Gilligan's Island

Even though Harris claims to never have seen Gilligan's island, he is living it and loving it.

Today 69 beach let me down. We arrived and it was somewhat overcast. Somewhat in the sense that the sun was behind what looked to be a temporary cloud ( the rest of the sky was clear, clear!) Somehow that temporary cloud lasted interminably. Long enough for Joop to gallantly drive back the 30 km to Morning Fire and retrieve the forgotten lunch cooler ( it was a particularly good one with leftover ribs and sandwiches). I was so chilled that I huddled under a towel reluctant to go in. Perhaps I was fighting something -( I woke up this am with a sore throat and swollen lymph glands, I was very reluctant to read infection because how could anyone get ill immersed in so much Vit D?) After a desultory attempt to snorkel, I'd had enough and encouraged moving on; I thought the sun shone brightly over Hapuna. Just in case we advanced past Hapuna to Mauna Kea. Hold tight to your seats my faithful readers! - We actually got in! I hesitate to say that it was already 3pm and all the die hards had retreated due to lack of sun, but now I remember why I like it - completely uncrowded! We frolicked, the sun shone, all and all I began to feel warm and healthy again. And the best part is the boys salvaged many coconuts and turned into primitive beasts slamming them from their outer shells. I really think they are cro-magnon men. So tonight we are going to experience chicken, fresh coconut curry. They are chefing it up!

I am quite excited by the results. I'll let you know. Maybe I could term this the "Gourmet how to cook Hawaiian "expedition for grade 12 boys. When we drive along the highway - Mamalahoa- I think we sometimes come across a guy with a stuffed wild boar that he has in many compromising positions with a tripod fixed on him. I think it is some vain attempt to advertise Big Island culinary endeavors. I think my course might beat him.

One of the best things I have discovered is Kukui oil. Some lovely person waxed on about its virtues our first day here - he claimed it was wonderful for combatting sunburn and his wife makes him take home $100 worth per vacation. Now I know why - incredible wrinkle remover. When I got here I had several deep wrinkles on my sternum ( probably too low cut tops coupled with no sunscreen), and guess what - they are gone! So now I will be diligent with Hungarian serum on the face and kukui oil on the body. Let me know if anyone wants a bottle.