I didn't mean to start anything on formal and informal dress. I guess I dressed up too much on the cruise. Doug only wore Tommy Bahama. I think he brought a blazer for the cool dining room..not because it was required. I don't remember ANYONE wearing ties, but some of the women dressed up...no evening dresses, though.

As far as the umbrella...I only remember one motu where there wasn't shade. The other motu had umbrellas. You really need one on deck, but where would you put it?