09-04-2006, 07:53 AM
You might want to be selective about what parts of Puna you smell, taste, touch, inhale and see! One of Puna's strengths is it's diversity. Come check it out, a selective viewpoint is important. If find the "glass half full" attitude can make this place a TRUE paradise, many don't. No paradise is perfect, that would be boring. HSRE is a little far for commuting to Hilo, if you need a town for your work that may be an issue.