Blogs from Upcountry, Maui, Hawaii, United States, North America - page 2

Haleakala Sunset Of all the events of the day, this coming “meeting” is one I have looked forward to with interest and anticipation. My sense to attend to a sunset rather than a sunrise - which others said was amazing - is due purely to spiritual guidance. Our sense was clear and I trusted that this experience, and not the other, was the one that belonged to us. I brought with me those items that are tokens of my respect and that reflect my gratitude for the aspect of Life/Spirit that we will commune with while there. The two nature aspects in this case are Fire and Water. Primal as they are, each is experienced uniquely according to the time, place, and purpose at hand. In this case, I could feel the elemental nature of ... read more

Haleakala crater is the extinct volcano that formed the eastern part of Maui. There is a switchback road travelling up to the top of the crater, going so high that you literally drive through clouds, then are above them at an elevation of over 10,000 feet. It always is so pretty when you get above the clouds! We had read about a bicycle trip down the side of the mountain which had sounded like fun, but it turns out that the road up and down from the crater is so very steep, and without a shoulder to make it safe for bikers, that people get hurt by doing that. Not only that, the wind is so strong and the air is so cold that they provide you parkas and gloves so you don't freeze. And the ... read more

...einen Deutschen im Ausland? Daran, dass er "Güd Mörning" sagt? Nein. Daran, dass er blass ist? Nein, dass kann auch ein Schwede sein. Daran, dass er das "th" als "s" ausspricht? Nein, dass könnte auch ein Mexikaner sein. Daran, dass er die Sonnencreme zu dick aufträgt und sie damit nach zwei Stunden noch sichtbar ist? Gutes Indiz, aber das kann auch ein Kleinstadtamerikaner aus der Provinz sein, der in die große weite, weite Welt hinaus gefahren ist. Woran denn nun? An den Schuhen etwa? Was könnte er denn tragen? Um diese Frage zu beantworten, schweife ich erst ein wenig aus und erläutere die Ausgangssituation. Wir befinden uns in ca. 3000m Höhe auf einem erloschenen Vulkan. Im ehemaligen Krater hat sich aufgrund der Erosion eine recht trostlose, kaum mit Pflanzen bewachsene und durch die Kraterwände vom Regen ... read more

Getting super excited! Leaving on Sunday night for Guatemala if all goes well, meaning there is space available for us on the planes! I think I am more nervous flying stand-by this time than I was went we went to Brazil last year, not sure why since Brazil was such a huge trip!! It will be fine I'm sure! Everyone do a little prayer and hope that all goes well, that theres no major rain and that Otto can make it up the volcano with me without falling too far behind hehe! Much love to everyone and check out our blog while we are gone! Melis and Otto... read more