Morning came early and bright sun shone after a dreary night. Ann sent me for the camera because, out over Coconut Island where we had Happy Hour, rose the majestic snow-capped peak of Mauno Kea. It was a gorgeous sight. I must confess I wish the hotel had assigned us a room on that side of the building instead of overlooking the trees. But, hey, we were in Hawai'i. And we could always walk out on the terrace on that side of the building to enjoy the view of Mauna Kea, Coconut Island, and Hilo Bay. . . and Mauna Loa and downtown Hilo . . . . After breakfast, Susan taught us a couple Hawai'ian songs, "Hukilau Hula" and "My Little Grass Shack." She is good singer and teacher. That little musical interlude led into
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