Maui Sights and Activities

When we checked in to the Marriott here on Maui, the BUG proceeded to get an alphabetical list of things to do on the island. She gave it to me and I listed the ones I wanted and then she did her list and we compared. We only had one match, but after careful negotiation picked four or five things we wanted to do on our first trip to the island. When we leave she plans on putting our marked up list back in the hotel directory for somebody else to use. Once a nurse, always a nurse.

We saw the marker where the native fisherman drop off the first fish of the catch (no big deal) and today we headed down the coast for a view of the Makena area and possible snorkeling sites. We came across a nice quiet cove and that is where we will be while you are reading this post on the 30th.

We also picked the I'OA valley for the scenic view of a 2250' spire and surrounding landscape. It was about a half hour drive from the hotel and although beautiful, nothing like some of the things we have seen on this trip. I was underwhelmed but am afraid I may be on sensory overload. Two months worth may be more than my brain can wrap itself around. I do not want to sound ungrateful or unappreciative of the view but I am concerned. That is another reason for snorkeling tomorrow. maybe we need to spend some time in the under sea world for a change of perspective.

Our last day will be spent on the drive to Hana. It is supposedly one and one half hours each way through winding roads with waterfalls and views to an original Hawaiian town. We will report later.

My Impressions of Maui

We have never been here before as my impressions were that it was high end and snotty with condos everywhere. It is high end, that is for sure. The people are friendly and we do not feel out of place or less than .( of course we are not at the Four Seasons either) And the landscaping is beautiful. The flowers are in bloom and everything is alive and prospering. We will come back here again particularly if the snorkeling is as good as I think it will be.

Kauai is more basic and not as developed. The Big Island is unique onto it self with all the lava and black rock and Oahu to me is Waikiki and the rest of the island showed nothing to me that I was impressed with in the time we drove around it. So I've got three favorites now, all for different reasons.

I will go back to the Big Island to stay at the Hilton Waikoloa Resort. Kauai for the scenic views and rugged landscapes north of Hanelai and Maui for the snorkeling opportunities that abound all over the island and beautiful landscaped resorts. By the way Fat Daddy's BBQ in Kihie has a mean pulled pork plate and the BBQ beans with Garlic are to die for.

And I just could not resist the car photo. This fresh crash (notice the solid rock wall opponent)was photographed on our way back from the days tour. A sign in the back window is scribbled with lipstick "Already Reported" If you look carefully at the photo, this guy just forgot to follow the road which took a well marked turn to the right. I wonder if alcohol was involved? He spelled all the words right?

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