Sandwich Islands Saga 1. Introduction

 

The Hawaiian Islands, when they were under British control, were known as the Sandwich Islands (after the lordly inventor of the sandwich, who wanted to avoid interrupting his activity at the gaming table). The state flag, still bares the union jack in one corner. I'm hoping to return shortly to Hawaii, after an absence of about 30 years. Whilst on leave from darkest Wales, I hope to note some of the changes that have occurred, as well as continuing to post on topical scientific issues. Posts are likely, as a consequence, to have more of an American flavour.