Maui Banyan Maui Condos Kihei

... the same room and there they were all again. It was a group of about 40 people and they were about to take a bar tour. So we jumped in. The lady leading the group clanged a bell and everyone would yell BAR TOUR! Of course people thought we were crazy as we went around the ship yelling BAR TOUR. It was fun ...

... und fuhren mindestens zwei stunden länger als uns lieb war... als wir endlich an der westküste in den touristenorten kihai und lahaina ankamen war es schon stockdunkel. Die zimmerpreise waren horrend und so landeten wir in einem immernoch völlig überteuerten und altmodischen guesthouse. Am nächsten tag wollten wir uns früher um eine preiswerte unterkunft in der nähe des strandes kümmern aber alles war viel zu teuer und wohl nur auf ...

Wir nutzen die Gelegenheit, ein ruhiges Zimmer ohne lautes Hostel-Drumherum endlich mal auszuschlafen. Vor allem ist Checkout erst um 11 Uhr, so dass man es echt sehr gemuetlich angehen lassen kann!

Gibt erstmal ein ordentliches Fruehstuck bei Cheeseburgers in Paradise mit lecker fetten Pancakes und Ahornsirup und wunderschoenem Blick auf das morgendliche Meer. Nach dem Checkout machen wir uns auf den Weg in den Ressort-Teil von Lahaina zum Strand von ...

... rainforests and swimming in fresh water pools. We are also going snokeling with turtles and dolphins. In the evenings we have couple of shows booked, one is a magic act and the other is a show all about the history and culture of Hawaii with nose flutes, lol. During the talk the guy also told us a little about some of the history of Maui and that anyone who gets a job at this hotel has to sign a contract that states they will uphold and activley promote ...

... apply ...most of the mist going past your body. By late afternoon we see a striking color change to deep red on backs, thighs, shoulders, chests...uh...oh... We sense the dinner needs to be quick and then back for plenty of moisturizer and rest. We get a referal from some frequent guests at the pool to try Mixed Plate in Lahaina, look it up on Tripadvisor and decide to go. This ...

... we will be going to a Luau tomorrow night, and then Kris and I are planning to surf on Tuesday, Wednesday, and possibly Thursday morning with a girl that taught Renee and I when we were here in January 2007. All is well. I hear things have warmed up a bit at home....so that is good to hear. Kris and I do have photos, which we will upload next time....we forgot our connecter at the condo. Hope all is well with you. Talk to you later... Deanne & Kristin

... closed on Thursdays). Good lunch or snack ($6). The coconut candy is yummy too. Hand sliced and baked for 24 hrs apparently. Little ziplock (I mean really small) is $5. MM 31 Blue Pool - Do some research ahead of time and see if they are closed. We got there and they were closed (not the "we are closed but enter at your own risk" as many of these places ...

... while he got stitches..there is a lesson to be learned: When Tracy chases boys they get hurt! I really don't know what we spent our time doing the rest of the time I was there although I know we went to dinner with my dad and Jason a couple of times, I went to Sandy beach by myself a couple of times, the girls decided to rent Derwin's place instead since it's closer to town and we went diving a couple of times. Brent and Dr. John took us diving with Doc Roger ...

... to the hot tub. I even had a little time to read my book. Later, dry once again, we headed south of Kihei to The Shops of Wailea, a very upscale shopping centre. After cruising the very expensive shops, we decided to keep going south to see where it would take us. The road south along the coast here quickly leaves the beautifully manicured and watered lawns of Wailea and enters some of the most harsh and rugged land I've ever seen. As soon as the ...

... of the mountain to a spectacular view of the crater. I had read that this trail was worth taking, but didn't tell Hilary what we'd be able to see when we got to the end of it. We were both thrilled with the view. The end of the trail provides a sort of side view of the crater. We could see cinder cones and rugged rock, as well as (in the other direction) ocean and rain forest. It's a great stop and I highly recommend it, although the footing is very uneven. I've ...