Here’s the short version of our trip to Maui, for those who are in a hurry!
The trip was Wed Feb 16 to Wed Feb23. Part of the reason for the trip was Heather’s friend Matt’s wedding to Sonja. We spent a lot of time with Matt’s sister Dana and her boyfriend Phillip, who you’ll see mentioned throughout.
Here’s summary by day:
F16 We: flew in to Kahulai, rented a car. Went by Safeway to stock up on food for the week. Stopped by the Iao needle. Drove on over to Kaanapuli, checked in at the Westin and hung out at the pool for a couple hours. Then grabbed dinner at Hula Grill with Dana and Phillip.
F17 Th: Had to wrap up some work items, so was in the room for several hours while Heather worked out and went to the pool with Dana and Phillip. Got a haircut at the Westin. Then hung out at the pool for the rest of the afternoon. Went to a wedding meet and greet at the Whaler for the evening. Tried walking to Duke’s for dinner but decided was too far and ended up getting room service and watching The Other Guys.
F18 Fr: Went for a jog on the beach while Heather hit the gym. Had lunch in the room and then rented a cabana on the beach for the afternoon. Back to the room and then on to Duke’s for dinner, which is just north of Kaanapali.
F19 Sa: Got up (vacation) early, drove down with Phillip and Dana to Lahaina. We had 2 large boats for all the wedding attendees. Headed out and proceeded to see tons of humpback whales, closest about 150 feet. Grabbed a sno ice in Lahaina. Back to the hotel, and then out to the beach for some snorkeling. Went around BlackRock. Hung out on the beach for a while, and then headed to Aloha Mixed Plate in Lahaina for dinner. Walked around Lahaina for the evening, did some shopping and then called it a night.
F20 Su: Got up late. Talked with Heather for a bit, and then did a quick trip to the beach before rushing back to the room to get ready for the wedding. Rode the shuttle to south of Lahaina to what was formerly a plantation located on the ocean. Enjoyed Matt & Sonja’s outdoor wedding with the whale’s jumping in the background. Dinner was at table’s under the stars.
F21 Mo: Packed up the room. Went down to wedding party brunch. Then checked out of the Westin, and drove a few minutes north and checked into the Ritz. Did work for a couple hours. Then laid in a hammock for a bit and then walked down to the dragon’s teeth lava and saw the spot where Pat died. Very sad. Went back to the room and made it a night for Heather with room service Pizza & Bachelorette.
F22 Tu: Drove back to Kaanapali. Took a paddle boarding lesson and then tried surfing. Headed back to the Ritz and hung out in the room. Went down to the pool and hung out for a little while. Then got dinner at Sansei Sushi, and called it a night.
F23 We: I decided we’d drive around the north side of the island back to the airport. Stopped by Honolua bay for a quick picture, then hiked down to the Nakalele blowhole. Stopped by Julie’s stand in Kahakuluo and got some of the world’s best banana bread. Flew home and arrived in cold and rainy SF 😦
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