We took a week or so off from posting while we enjoyed the sandy beaches and smoky air of the Big Island.  The smoke was not from the volcano (which the locals say has actually calmed down considerably)  but from a fast-spreading brush fire.  Seems like the entire world is on fire right now. By the way, if there was any doubt that we were truly in Hawaii, well, you can't find hats like this on the mainland. OK, back to business with a recommendation on a very reasonably priced...