Maui 2011: July 2011

Sunday, July 31, 2011

July 31 We are Home!

Need to convince my boss we need to send me to Maui to open up our Maui Branch! I am willing to go!
I have tons of Video and I will update this Blog with some of the Video's I took.
So stay tuned and experience the road to Hana and some Volcano driving, as well as driving around in Maui.
Aloha and Mahalo for now.... stay tuned!

July 30 Last Day

Good bye for now Maui. We will miss you and our view every morning!

To the airport, got the red eye express. The plane was supposed to leave at 10:45 PM, It ended up being delayed and we left at 12:00. Got into Vancouver about 9:00 AM July 31

July 29 Beach Day

Last Chance to soak up the sun.

Tomorrow it's time to go home

Thursday, July 28, 2011

July 28 Volcano Day

Haleakala is an active, but not currently erupting, volcano that last released its fury in 1790. Over 200 years later the land surrounding the lava flow is still barren. The summit rises 10,023 feet above sea level. The crater is 3,000 feet deep, 7.5 miles long and 2.5 miles wide - a total of 22 miles in circumference. Made it to the summit...what a scary drive!

Amazing! They had to post this sign? I sure did not feel like running around... I obeyed this sign.

As for the Volcano Bike rides...no thanks...Drive up, get the view and quickly get down.

This is above 10,000 ft. so the air is thin.

I enjoyed this, and I am glad I did it...but I will not be doing this one again.

July 27 Beach Day

Taking it easy Tomorrow is Crater at Haleakala

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

July 26 Kaanapali and Lahaina

We travelled to Kaanapali...Kaanapali was Hawaii’s first planned resort. Tons of Hotels and shops, also very busy. I perfer staying in Kihei, doesn't feel as crowded as Kaanapali. We did a little bit of shopping at Whaler's Village and went to Lahaina.

the boardwalk at Kaanapali.

The banyan tree in Lahaina

Lahaina is a historic town that has been transformed into a Maui hot spot with dozens of art galleries and a variety of unique shops and restaurants.

Once the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom in the early nineteenth century, Lahaina was also a historic whaling village during the whaling boom of the mid-1800’s. Up to 1,500 sailors from as many as 400 ships took leave in Lahaina including Herman Melville, who immortalized the era in his classic novel Moby Dick.

July 25 Return from Hana

The View from our condo in Hana.

We travelled further down the Hana Road before doing the return drive and went to the ʻOheʻo Gulch, also known as the "Seven Sacred Pools". This series of waterfalls and pools is located inside the Haleakala National Park. The drive back was scarier than the drive going to Hana. Main reason is you are not hugging the Mountain side, you are riding the edge (cliff-side). Sure was glad when we made it back to Paia. Love this little town. It is such a throw back to the 60's. I didn't run into my my buddy Willie. I understand he likes to hang around Charlies. Charlies make the best breakfasts.

Feels good to be back in Kihie!

July 24 The Road To Hana

84 km (52 miles) 619 curves, 59 Bridges. 46 of which are only one-lane bridges, requiring oncoming traffic to yield and occasionally causing brief traffic jams if two vehicles meet head-on. Typically this road takes about 3-4 hours to drive and it has tons of attractions along the way. At times the drive feels like you are white-knuckling the steering with all the curves and blind one way sections on the road.
We are staying over night in Hana and will continue the adventure. I have posted the Hana pictures.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

July 23 Another Great Beach Day

Tomorrow is the Big Day. Heading Down to Hana!

Staying over night and the Journey back!

July 22 Discovered Maui Time

Just could not drag myself off the Beach. Mahalo day!

Friday, July 22, 2011

July 21 Maui Lahaina

Had to do the Forrest Gump Part. Sit on the Bench and say the magic words "My momma always said, "Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."

Lahaina has a lot of shops and great restaurants, this time I ended up at Cheese Burger in Paradise. Wow that place rocks!

Ended it off with some more beach time and another great Maui Sunset

July 20 Game 2 for Poco Storm

Alyssa plays as Poco Storm's Goalie!

Lots of Players in Positions they normally don't play and a excellent game against the state Champs!

Enjoyed another get together with the parents of the Maui Team.

Popos and drinks.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

July 19 Soccer Game 1 Storm vs Maui State Champs

It was a great day for a soccer game. Played the Maui State Champs and had a great pot luck dinner and got to meet the parents from the other team. What a great group.
Wishing the Maui team best of luck for the Surf's Cup in San Diego in 2 weeks.
I believe we have another Soccer game tomorrow.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

July 18 the Traveling T-Shirt Saga Continues

Hanging Ten.

Surf's up !

Ok added more pictures

July 18 Happy B-Day Hyline Jeff a Happy 50th

Happy B-Day Jeff!

Have to let Oliver know that Multitrends T-Shirt has been busy doing some good PR.

Monday, July 18, 2011

July 18 tonight we going to the Old Lahaina Luau

Right now it 7 am and this is the plan for tonight! Legs are feeling much better now (Aloe Vera the magic cure all) Actually it looks like I managed to get red pretty much all over every where.
The Soccer team is doing surfing lessons today, tomorrow they play soccer and we be having a pot luck dinner with the parents of the other team as well.
Fow those of you in Vancouver, the weather here is GREAT!
Tonight we are heading to Lahaina for thier Luau.

July 17 (1st beach Day) My Legs are Burnt

What a great day!!! I love Maui! I just want to stay here! Today I managed to get a sun burn. Man that hurts! Oh well, no problem... lots to do lots to see!
I have posted more pictures....
https://picasaweb.google.com/davidford.ca/Maui2011#