So Amanda and my travels in Hawaii have been wonderful so far. It is a place of magnificent and diverse beauty. It is also a place where, unfortunately, many of the old ways are in decline being largely supplanted by the new gods of tourism and real estate. The Old Gods, being thus deprived of their usual diet of sacrifice are occasionally forced to go out hunting on their own. I was fortunate enough to catch a picture of this one as it leapt from the bushes and caught a wandering tourist (their favorite prey). Amanda and I have been doing our best to appease them by learning as much as we can of their ways and stories and by picking up trash whenever we find ourselves in beautiful natural or sacred places and so far it seems to be working. So, I am hopeful for a safe return next week with the blessings of Pele and her kin.