Because we’re in the “bonus round” of our vacation, we took our time getting up this morning. Since we had missed our reservations for sunrise at Haleakala, we decided to head up the mountain anyway—just during the day instead. Our first stop was the town of Makawao, located on the slopes of Haleakala. Makawao is…
Today was supposed to be our last day on Maui—but luckily for us, our stay has been extended until Thursday. For our “last” day, Karen and I booked a 7:10 a.m. two-hour whale-watching tour with Ultimate Whale Watch. Darlene had enjoyed Friday’s trip so much that she decided to join us again. Even though we…
One of the must-do experiences on Maui is the scenic drive known as the Road to Hana. It begins on the outskirts of Paia and winds its way to the town of Hana on the eastern side of the island. Although we’ve visited Maui many times, I believe we’ve completed the entire drive only a…
Since the early 1980s, the rear parking lot of the University of Hawaii Maui College has hosted the Maui Swap Meet every Saturday. A blend of farmers market and craft fair, it runs from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and admission is just one dollar. Visiting the Swap Meet has become a tradition for us…
The time change is still wreaking havoc on us—everyone was up super early today! I even found Nana sleeping on the outdoor couch before 5:00 a.m. After a quick breakfast, Karen, Darlene, and I headed out for our first whale-watching adventure. We always book with Ultimate Whale Watch, a locally owned and operated company that’s…