Maui Relived

11 years ago I went to Maui for the first time. Having to follow someone else’s agenda, I remembered leaving the island vowing to come back again one day and see all of the times that I heard about: the seven sacred pools, the road to Hana, and all of the hidden waterfalls that the East side of the island housed in its lush, tropical vegetation.

The past 5 days was everything I imagined and more.  I had no clue the company I would keep on the second round of this Island’s adventure nor where their ideas would take me. I can say without a flea’s bit of doubt that we did our best to explore the nooks and crannies of this beautiful island. Yet, there is a place in my heart that knows the points on the map that we didn’t get to. Until next time, I will hold my new Maui memories in that special place that will always bring a sigh and smile to my face whenever I relive those 5 glorious days on Maui.

Thanks Laura and Annie for exploring with me. 

The journey wouldn’t have been the same without you.

Friday, April 29, 2016

Morning flight from Hilo to Kauluhui. Picked up my Laura. Chill at air bnb in Wailuku before heading up Haleakala for sunset and star gazing.

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Beach Day: DT Fleming Beach Park, Ka`anapali Beach, Hanakoe`o Beach Park, and Lahaina Banyan tree climbing. Camping at Kanaha Beach Park

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Eaarly rise for the road to Hana the Back Side! Stopped at Grandma’s Coffee and St. Peter’s Church. Hike the Pipiwani Trail to Wamoku Falls going through a bamboo forest and past Makahilea Falls in Haleakala National Park in the Kipahulu district. The took a short hike to Ohe`o Gulch (Seven Sacred Pools). One last jaunt to the Red Sand Beach in Hana, Camped at Kipahulu Campground where we were fed steak by our fun neighbors.

Monday, May 2, 2016

After being serenaded by Rainbow Light (a homeless man we gave a cliff bar to), we started the road from Hana. Wai`anapanapa State Park, Keanae, found a waterfall swim hole MM10, and a late lunch at Paia Flatebread. Camped at O`lowalu near Lahaina.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

`Iao State Park, Ali`I Lavender Farm, Skyline Eco Adventures Zipline tour. Sunset at Ho`okipa Beach Park with so many sea turtles. Final stop: Mama’s Fish house for Pina Coladas. Stayed at air BnB in Haiku-Pauwela.