Well, we have been here in Maui now for over a week and it is coming to an end. What a remarkable time we have had with our good friends. We started our time off with some relaxation and browsing around Lahaina, which is just south of where we are staying. Luckily enough we were able to stay with our friends in their family's' condo here on Maui. It is right in between the Ritz and Lahaina, a perfect location.
The Tuesday after we arrived we shopped on Front St. and ate at Cheeseburgers in Paradise....we were told that it would be AMAZING...and much to our surprise it was just OK. At least we checked out this famous place!
The next day we went on the famous drive to Hana via the Hana highway and an escalade that we rented. I must say that the scenery is unbelievable but the drive was way too long. We saw the many waterfalls and hiked into some of the landscape to explore and find more waterfalls. Once we reached Hana, we saw the 7 pools which took my breath away. Unfortunately the pools were too full to swim in but what we did get was some great photos of the pools and the ocean. It is neat to see the fresh water meet the salt water!
On Friday the 17th we hung at the beach with all the people here for the wedding and during the evening we took in the Old Lahaina Lu'au. What a time that was. Free Mai Tai's and drinks for all! Oh and there was food too ;). We got some great photos of all of us and saw some traditional Hawaii dancing and singing. What a great time we had!
Melissa and Ryan said I Do on the 18th with a beautiful ceremony on the beach in Kapalua followed by the most wonderful and intimate dinner at the Ritz Carlton. It was quite the wedding and we couldn't have asked for a better group of people to share this time with, which included my brother and sister-in-law!! Jerry and I were honored to be included in the wedding party too.
The day following the wedding was spent relaxing at the beach with the newly weds followed by dinner in Lahaina on Front Street. We had an interesting experience while in the restaurant, which I will not name, that required us to be moved tables ;) The food was good but the service was horrible!
On Monday the 20th we got our selves out of bed at 4:45am to start our trek to Kihei, which is an hour south of Lahaina. (Of course we had to stop at Starbucks first!) This is where we chartered a private boat for 14 of us which took us out to the Island of Molokini. Some of us snorkeled while the others scuba dived, some for the first time. We saw some neat fish snorkeling while the divers saw sharks, eels and octopus!! No turtles though... :(
Tuesday the 21st was spent in Lahaina shopping again and taking in the hot sun. Just winding down from our great trip and getting ready to leave today at 9pm for a red eye flight back to LA! We should arrive home in Phoenix early tomorrow morning!
Aloha for now from Maui!! I'm off to snorkel one more time and try to see one of the amazing sea turtles before we leave :-D
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