"Explorer Spirit…Servant Heart…"
Posted in FAMILY on May 26th, 2013
I thought the last post was THE last post for Maui 2013. However, while DH and the boys were still on the island (I came home a few days earlier), they went Snuba diving and had pictures taken. They LOVED it! (For those unfamiliar with Snuba. It’s similar to Scuba, except the air tanks are […]
Posted in FAMILY on May 22nd, 2013
FYI: Fish bite! I was standing in the surf, not even hip deep, and a reef triggerfish (the humuhumunukunukuapua’a) came up and bit me! He even drew blood. If you see this guy, bite him back for me! That evening, the Smiths invited us to their place for a fun evening of fajitas, margaritas, and […]
Posted in FAMILY on May 22nd, 2013
Every year on Maui, we spend an evening with our friends, Cowboy and Carol. This year, we decided to visit the popular restaurant, Star Noodle. As a fan of the show, ‘Top Chef’, I wanted to visit this place because the executive chef had placed third this last season. I love that the restaurant is […]
Posted in FAMILY on May 22nd, 2013
One of the many lovely rainbows of Maui… Near our Napili property is a little bay that typically has 4-8 sea turtles. We snorkeled here a few times before the surf became too strong. Nature composition by ‘R’…
Posted in FAMILY on May 21st, 2013
Back in April, my Washington friend, Liann, and I were talking on the phone. I mentioned that were were going to Maui. We discovered that they would be there at the same time! We decided to keep it a secret from our husbands and surprise them. (I never thought we’d make it since the guys […]
Posted in FAMILY on May 15th, 2013
DH and Eric took the boys for the day and Crystal and I went to Paia to spend the day. We drove to Kihei to pick up her grandmother (also visiting the island). Paia is full of neat boutiques and art galleries. But, it is very casual and funky. We had lunch at a wonderful […]
Posted in FAMILY on May 12th, 2013
…our favorite beach to body surf. The next beach over is known for incredible snorkeling (Honolua Bay). I took a great panoramic shot, but it will not upload…) Mokuleia Bay
Posted in FAMILY on May 12th, 2013
We love staying at the Napili Shores as part of our vacation. Low key, on a quieter part of the island. They have a bunch of plumeria trees (my favorite flower). ‘R’ brings me a few everyday to add to the bowl for a bouquet… The view from our lanai…
Posted in FAMILY on May 12th, 2013
After a delightful dinner at Aloha Mixed Plate, (I had the Bi Bim Bap…rice with kim chee, pickled veggies, and a fried egg), we enjoyed a beautiful Maui sunset…
Posted in FAMILY on May 12th, 2013
Some flora by Eric and Crystal’s room… I decided to sit on some steps and watch the boys play in the surf… …a view of hubby on the landing above… …fun in the surf… …hello rogue wave!!! Me, Eric, and ‘A’… Sea creature…. God rays on the way to dinner…