Blogs from Maui, Hawaii, United States, North America - page 7

Geo: 20.8775, -156.677This Hawaiian mana (meaning spiritual or divine power) surrounds us - breezes, water, people, landscape and seascape. On Tuesday, we went to a tiny local store to rent snorkel gear. Dave, a slightly weathered Hawaiian hippie, looked after us...for upwards of 2 hours. When we made the mistake of distracting him by asking a question or, well, saying almost anything, off he'd go on another tangent. But somehow we were patient for most of the time enjoying the experience of just hanging with the local, although I'm not sure my travel partners would agree with this assessment of our time spent. We came out of that shop with recommendations of local attractions, a time share presentation appointment (yes, we did it again), and a 6-hour snorkelling cruise booked.We have snorkel equipment for a week ... read more

Geo: 20.8775, -156.677January 28th, 2015 - the day after a big winter storm that blew up from New England delaying or cancelling all flights at the Halifax airport, we wondered anxiously if our first of three flights to Maui would launch our much awaited vacation. Now this is no ordinary vacation. It is the celebration of our 25th wedding anniversary and, like our honeymoon many years ago, we are celebrating it well after the event. In fact, a year and a half afterward. And, somewhat like our honeymoon, we tossed around numerous ideas, made a plan, changed the plan and eventually came up with the perfect plan. You may notice a trend here or recognize from previous blog entries that Jim and I are, are, well...consistent to say the least in our habit of indecision and ... read more

Onsdag 21. januar Jeg ankom, som beskrevet i forrige indlæg, aftenen før med færge fra Moloka’i og havde sovet i ren luksus i nat - en køjeseng med rigtigt sengetøj(!) på et hostel. Hele dagen dasede jeg rundt for mig selv i den lille hyggelige by jeg var i som hedder Lahaina. Det er en turistby som ligger lige ved havet med en lang promenade langs vandet, lystbådehavn og store krydstogtskibe liggende et stykke ud for kysten. Man har udsigt til både Moloka’i hvor jeg kom fra, samt den ubeboede ø Kaho’olawe. Der er mange butikker, men det er alligevel hyggeligt da de er i den gamle plantagestil - bygget af træ og malet i forskellige farver. Jeg gik på et lille og virkelig interessant museum i den gamle retsbygning nede ved havnen, og slentrede som ... read more

Dinner at Fleetwood's was great last night. A rooftop restaurant only open 2 years. Mick Fleetwood lives on Hawaii now. Was sitting at the bar having a drink and in comes a bagpiper! There are 2 pipe bands in Hawaii, who would have thought? Anyway she was there to pipe in the evening or something, but it was cool. Next came in a Hawaiian who did a traditional welcome to the evening and told a bit of a story, all very interesting and a fun thing to see. While having dinner (local fish with lobster and yummy sauce) a guy got up with his guitar and sang requests of 60's and 70's songs, all in all a really lovely place and great atmosphere. This morning headed back over to Kahului to meet up with Marilyn from ... read more

As I write this it is 4.20pm Sunday (10.30 am Monday in Perth) Just got home from a day out and about. Massive thunder and lightning storm last night for 3 hours and heavy rain, pretty spectacular but got in the way of much sleep. Who needs sleep...this is a holiday! Heard on the radio today that the Big Island broke the record with 4.5 INCHES yesterday until 4.30 pm, and that's not with lasts nights rain. Tropical storm Ana is on her way out. There have been glimpse's of blue sky today and visibility much better, but not sun yet, which is fine, keeps it cooler. Leisurely wake up, breaky on the porch, fresh fruit and yogurt (the pineapple is unbelievable!!!!!!!!). Went to Mass at 11.30. I love going to church in other places. It ... read more