Hawaii

Oops - I thought I had posted this but I  hadn't - my apologies!

We started the week by catching a plane to Hawaii.  We left from San Diego on Hawaiian Airlines.  This airlines still serves complimentary meals plus a complimentary wine for all adults which was very much appreciated.  In return, if you want to watch a movie during the long six and one-half hour flight, it will cost $7.99.  We  had to change planes in Honolulu but due to some bad weather on Maui, we were delayed almost an hour.  But finally we made it but when we stepped out of the airport, we walked into one heck of a rainstorm.  Fortunately, it subsided rather quickly and we were off. 

We arrived at our condo in Kihei  and were definitely ready for a good nights sleep.

We spent a couple of days walking the beach and getting to know the area.  We came across a number of areas of a combinations of little shops and restaurants.  Here we found a rooster wandering around - he best be careful or he could become supper.  Then one of our daughters, Taryn and family, arrived so time to do some more exploring.  The kids had a great time playing in the sand, and riding the waves.

We went to Lahaina to take a trip in a glass-bottomed boat - a great alternative to snorkelling.  So we could spend some time exploring the town, we went early and visited several of the little shops.  Here there is an banyan tree planted in 1873 and is the largest in the United States covering 1.94 acres.  Then it was time for our little excursion so off we go to check in but the darn wind came up and the trip was cancelled - Boo Hoo!.  On the way home we stopped at the Maui Ocean Center and thoroughly enjoyed their wonderful displays.

Well, the end of the week is here. The sky is overcast and the wind is really strong so it's a great day to visit a nature preserve along the beach.  Later in the day we had quite a bit of rain.  And when it rains, it RAINS.  The good thing is that the downpours are relatively short-lived.  On our way home we stopped at a farmer's Market to pick up some fresh vegetables.  We definitely enjoyed this produce. It was a tad pricey but that is the name of the game here.

The trees and foliage are marvellous - lush and green and varied.  Here is a photo of a Peacock Fan Palm - they are such a lovely tree and only a sample of how beautiful it is here.

The temps seem to remain very warm, regardless of whether it is raining or not, day or night.  I love how the staff at the stores all wear clothing with the Hawaiian print, and many of the ladies wear a flower, or two,  in their hair.

I hope you have a great week.