The 12 Days of Solstice – Day 2: A Different type of Hawaiian Poke

Welcome to Gemini’s 12 Days of Solstice! This is a joyous countdown to the longest, or shortest (depending on which hemisphere you live in) day of the year! Visit our blog each day from December 10 – December 21 for Gemini-themed crafts, cartoons, playlists, videos and much, much more.

Day 2: A Different type of Hawaiian Poke

If you’ve visited the Big Island where Gemini North is located, you’ve probably tasted the local specialty called poke. It’s a tasty raw fish salad served cold. But there’s now a different kind of poke on the Island – Pokémon! (Those cute, mostly cuddly creatures who can be collected and battled in the world of Pokémon Go). For today’s solstice calendar entry we’re highlighting the Pokéstops at the Hilo airport. PokeStops are places in the augmented reality game Pokémon Go where a player can check in and collect items of value in the game. If you check in at the Maunakea mural in the Hilo airport, you’ll see one of the telescopes on the summit. It just happens to be Gemini North dome! So next time you’re in town, check in and wave hello to the Gemini North dome.  Thanks to Gemini’s Director Markus Kissler-Patig for spotting this one.

Pokestop at the Hilo Airport – image Credit: Markus Kissler-Patig.

Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for the next installment of Gemini’s 12 Days of Solstice countdown!