Palolo Triangle

Palolo Triangle

August 8, 2012

Palolo Triangle.  It's a lovely respite in the middle of Kaimuki.  The Golden Arches are right next door so grabbing a cup of coffee and sitting at a bench was perfect.  There aren't any tables but there is plenty of general seating.

On either side of the triangle are bus stops on very busy streets.  One side is serviced by the number 9 going up into Palolo Valley - it comes out on 9th Ave, so don't get confused - and the number 1 and 9 stop on the other side heading toward town.  Within walking distance are a supermarket, drugstore, Catholic church, Catholic school (two of them,) medical offices, and even a judo school.

 I think this little park is one of the only places you'll spot a double pay phone these days.  The park feels safe - the stores in the area are open quite late (24 hour drive thru!) and there are city cameras perched on a light post.  At least I think they belong to city and county.  Someone is watching, nonetheless.  I have seen an occasional sleeper on the bus bench but none today. 

A lovely respite.

The grounds are very well kept.  Considering the foot traffic to the buses, it could be worse.  There are lots of pigeons around.  Early in the morning you'll find folks feeding them.  With just coffee in my hand, the birds ask nothing of me.

We parked in the lot where we purchased our coffee and walked to the park.  There is street parking available but watch for the tow times!  It's not a park for a game of catch but it is great for coffee and people watching.