We had a wonderful time in Hawaii on the Big Island.  The Hilton Waikoloa Resort was lovely with lots of things to do.  We swam and caught a lot of sun, we snorkeled and watched the humpback whales as they were just arriving from Alaska for the winter.  We visited the Volcano National Park, and walked through the rain forest.  We drove around the entire island and attended church at the Kona chapel.  We enjoyed lots and lots of beautiful scenery, plus lots and lots of lava landscape.  The direct flight from Dallas wasn't too bad either.  Returning home, we hurried and decorated the house and the tree, so now the hustle and bustle of Christmas can begin.  Paradise was a nice way to start the holidays.  Aloha.