Thursday’s Hilo #Doors with a View

While on the Big island of Hawaii this week, I looked for a variety of interesting subjects to photograph. I hadn’t posted a Thursday Doors post in quite a while and hoped to find some special doors here in Hilo.

Although there are some beautiful homes, their doors are nothing special…here are the only two I saw on one of my walks.

Hilo Front Doors
Best looking doors in the neighborhood.

A modest Colonial hosts some happy dogs.

Hilo Home door with dog
Modest Colonial Style

You know why their doors are nothing special? Because I believe folks focus on what is viewed from outside their doors!

Like this view of Hilo Bay from where these two houses are located.

Hilo Bay View
Looking across to the other side of Hilo Bay.

I probably would have “no worries” about how my door might look to a passerby when I could watch the surfers all day.

Hilo Bay Surfers
Surfs up on Hilo Bay

And who would be looking at the doors anyway?

Any interesting doors in your part of the world? Check out Norm’s weekly feature Thursday Doors!

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41 responses to “Thursday’s Hilo #Doors with a View”

  1. […] I also shared a post with some tropical images for my recent post Thursday’s #Hilo Doors with a View. […]

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  2. Great point about the doors 😂 With those views, who cares about them!

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    1. That’s sure what it seemed like there. There are so many interesting doors along the San Diego beach communities even with their beautiful views, I assumed it would be so in Hilo.

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  3. The doors might be ordinary, but the scenery is spectacular. Even the dogs have a terrific view! I’m so glad you got to take this trip and see Hawaii. Thanks for sharing it with us. : )

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    1. Thanks, Cathleen! So nice to see you back to blogging more! Wishing you great success with your newest book, on my TBR now 🙂

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      1. Thanks so much, Terri. : )

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  4. Gosh, who even wants doors with those views! 🙂

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      1. Just sayin’ 🙂

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  5. The dog looked curious as to what you were doing. Love the surfing photo! Lovely shot. All that gorgeous blue water. Wish I were there.

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  6. A for effort on the Hilo doors, Terri! 🙂 With such nice weather in Hawaii, most doors are probably open anyway. I hope you and Hans had a fantastic time! Did you get out on/in the water yourself?

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  7. Yes indeed I totally agree; who needs fancy doors when you have something much better: a fancy view.
    Your great shots brought back some wonderful memories of our trip to Hawaii.
    Crap, I can’t believe that was over 20 years ago. Would love to go back one day 🙂

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    1. Thank you, Norm! I hope you can go soon!

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  8. Hi, Terri – Looks like you are having an amazing time. I agree with your theory on why many of the doors are plain — the views outside of the doors are incredible! Enjoy!!!

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  9. Great observations! I’ve always put more value to the outdoor space than the actual house. I could live in an RV year round without a problem, if it was parked somewhere spectacular. …oh wait, I have 🙂 LOL. I hope the rest of your vacation is as fabulous as the first part 🙂

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  10. Lovely pictures, as always Terri.

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    1. Thanks, Robbie, or as they say in Hawaii, Mahalo!

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  11. Ahhhh, those are some beautiful views, Terri! I adore Hawaii and am pretending I’m there when I look at your lovely photos. Hawaii is the doorway to paradise!

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    1. It was a great trip, Molly! We are traveling back home today 😑 back to reality!

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  12. Beautiful downtown Hilo! The flag is the Hawaii state flag and the Union Jack in the corner reflects British interests around the time the flag was designed. It’s always a good idea to give barking dogs guarding a home, a wide berth. They’re often there for a reason. I hope your last day on the island was fun.

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    1. Very good to know, thanks, Graham! We drove up the coast to Waipio Valley for a look-see, stopped on the way to Laupahoehoe Beach Park, then back to Honokaa for lunch, got rained on, then drove through Waimea. A police car flew by us on road 19. That whole north east coast is just how I had always pictured Hawaii! Hans’ house is all buttoned up until next time!

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      1. Glad to here Hans got his house taken care of. Our fugitive up here has still not been apprehended so we’ll be leaving the lights on again tonight!

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  13. We have no views like this and many of the houses here have very mundane doors. Cost is always a factor of course. 🙂

    janet

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  14. Lovely views. I selected a few doors near me or a family correction.
    https://idahobluebird50.com/2019/03/21/doors-march-2019/

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  15. If I had that view, my door would probably be open all the time anyway. Enjoy your time in Hawaii!

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    1. Seems like that’s what they do here. This is our last full day to enjoy the island, thank you!

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  16. I agree that outward appearances in Hawaii aren’t nearly as important as what happy events are going on inside the house, what can be seen from one’s view, and getting outside to enjoy what Hawaii is famous for. But that yellow house is pretty darned inviting! Maybe it’s the 3 welcoming committee members: Fido, Rover, and Spot.

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    1. Thanks, Shari…that one dog barked at me quite menacingly. I love that traditional colonial style seen all over here. Almost every house is on stilts due to tsunami threats.

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      1. Fence around the yellow house – 😀

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  17. Those are quite the views! I hope you are having a wonderful time!

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    1. I’m going to bore the blogosphere and Instagram for weeks with my pics! I’m grateful to be here and enjoy the downtime!

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  18. That dog has quite the view, doesn’t he? It looks to me as he’s guarding that door for some reason. I wonder what lies behind it? And I noticed his two friends, who were taking in the view of the door rather than the view in front of it. They probably don’t want something to get out of that house.
    Glad you went to the beach, Terri.

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    1. I had a feeling you might notice this, Hugh! The one dog saw me and started barking. I’m constantly amazed at where your brain goes 😯

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  19. Can’t beat those views!

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    1. I’m so lucky to be here to see them!

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  20. Now that’s very interesting. I love the idea of fun and cool doors, but obviously people living in Hawaii have other things on their mind…LOL!
    XOXO
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Yes, they just enjoy the outdoors and leave their doors open!

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  21. Aaah..! So gorgeous! Who needs doors when you live somewhere tropical!

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    1. Exactly, some fancy homes have no walls in areas!

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  22. The flag in the first is did, what country? Britain? I’d ignore the doors for the view too!

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    1. It almost looked like a Confederate flag!

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