This is day 3 of my inter island cruise on the Pride of America.  We are still ported in Kahului Harbor, Maui.  Yesterday we didn't do much more than eat and drink. If my reportage is minimal, I've trying to get organized.  Tomorrow, the Big Island. Fun facts about the Big Island of Hawaii : The island is usually known for the two main towns that most locals reside: Kona and  Hilo. In addition to Kona and  Hilo, the Kohala Coast is another area that offers a great place to stay. The island is made up of 5 shield volcanoes: Kohala (extinct),  Mauna Kea (dormant), Hualalai (active), Mauna Loa (active), and  Kilauea  (active). Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea are the two dormant volcanoes that inhabit southern portion of the island. Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain in the world, when measured from its base at the sea floor. Mauna Kea is the only place in Hawaii that receives annual snowfall. Haleakala on Maui receives snow occasionally, but not as often as Mauna Kea. Mt. Kilauea  has been