maui day 3: revisited

I love the simplicity here--no pomp, no circumstance, no malls (well not like LA anyway), and a lot of times no rhyme or reason (but it works!).

We started our morning off with an early check-in at Trilogy in Ka'anapali for a catamaran and snorkeling tour. What an amazing day! The Trilogy crew handed out breakfast on the way to Honolua Bay, and barbecued lunch right on the boat for everyone.  They are one of the only snorkeling tours that sails the whole way back. It takes a bit longer, but there's definitely no need to rush.

honolua bay

some kids chilling on the trampoline while sailing 

view from the water

we drove back to honolua bay the next morning before anyone was in the water

I am now obsessed with sea turtles after coming face to face with one while snorkeling. He was magnificent! The sea sirens must have sent him, knowing I was nearby ;)

honu

We made an early night of it, and went to happy hour at Kimo's on the water in Lahaina--enjoyed the catch of the day and a mai tai (or two). Down the street we met Mani, who carved us a tiki guy with a turtle on his head in honor of seeing our first Honu today. I see many more sea carvings from Mani decorating our house each year.

mani working on our carving

must end with a gorgeous maui sunset

Random sound of the day: Rooster crowing on the beach while we were snorkeling 

journal entry, day 3

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maui day 1: revisited

Enjoyed the coast on our drive from the airport to the condo. Everyone is so friendly it's almost creepy and scary (spoken like a native LA girl). I wonder if it's from all the sun and surf and laid-back lifestyle, plus a lot of mai tais and a little of this and that (you know what I mean!).

The view from our condo is incredible--ocean surrounding us. I might have to visit the open house downstairs! We started our visit off right with lunch and mai tais at the famous Duke's restaurant. After a trip to the market, getting lost, and walking on the beach, we walked over to Maui Brewing Company. Anyone who knows me, knows I don't like beer--but I do like food! And their beer battered brie with pineapple sauce was beyond what I imagined. Let's just say--I finished the sauce by the spoonful once the brie was gone.

journal entry, day 1