Sunrise from the plane as we fly east from Vancouver
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Time to Leave
Last Morning, have to leave soon. . . . okay a few minutes at the pool.
The sun was shining brightly, the sky was so blue. . . . the palm trees so green and lush.
The water was refreshing.
So long -- Hawaii
The sun was shining brightly, the sky was so blue. . . . the palm trees so green and lush.
The water was refreshing.
So long -- Hawaii
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Topical Food
In keeping with the Hawaiian theme, we are trying to keep our ice cream topical or is it tropical? Last week we had Macadamia nut ice cream. This time we found two flavours from Roselani. The Pa'uwela Sunrise has Maui Pineapple chunks in Orange Creamsicle. The Haupia is a Coconut pudding. This one is especially yummy. 
We also found Meadowgold yogurt with flavours such as mango, papaya, lychee, coconut, guava. In the little containers, these are great for taking to the beach for a snack. Also for snacking is tapioca pudding.
We also found Meadowgold yogurt with flavours such as mango, papaya, lychee, coconut, guava. In the little containers, these are great for taking to the beach for a snack. Also for snacking is tapioca pudding.
Sounds of the Sea
"Sounds like you're having a good time" you say. Listen to this video for the sounds as the waves meet the black lava on the Ke'anae coastline. (ignore the human voice interrupting the sea)
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
More Hawaiian Views
Coast line view
Taro field. Taro is grown in field flooded with water.
Here the sun was so bright shimmering across the water, even though it makes this picture look like it is evening.
Another view along the coast.
Taro field. Taro is grown in field flooded with water.
Here the sun was so bright shimmering across the water, even though it makes this picture look like it is evening.
Another view along the coast.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Flowers/Plants of Hawaii
Don't know all the name of the flowers and plants but they do give that tropical feeling of lushness and beauty.
Perhaps a hibiscus relative
In an arboreteum, a tree had fallen, an epiphyte growing on the trunk was easy to photograph.
Seen along the road
Perhaps a hibiscus relative
In an arboreteum, a tree had fallen, an epiphyte growing on the trunk was easy to photograph.
Seen along the road
Monday, October 22, 2007
Sunday
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Today we drove up to the Haleakala Volcano. Again, lots of winding roads, but exactly the opposite in vegetation - almost a desert. We went to an elevation of 10,000 feet, so for some of the time, we were looking down at the clouds. Neat experience.
Today we drove up to the Haleakala Volcano. Again, lots of winding roads, but exactly the opposite in vegetation - almost a desert. We went to an elevation of 10,000 feet, so for some of the time, we were looking down at the clouds. Neat experience.
Saturday in Maui
Sabbath, October 20, 2007
We drove the 'Road to Hana' today - which took us along the Northeast coast of the island. This is the area that gets the most rain, so the vegetation is the most lush, with many shades of green to be seen, and the feeling that you are truly in the tropical rainforest.
Lots of waterfalls to be seen here,
beautiful coastlines, 
and very winding roads. The tour books say that most people leave the airport area between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., so to try to get an early start, so we left our place at 7 a.m. to get away from the start of the highway by 7:30. We really were early, because we did not run into a lot of traffic. For the most part, we had clear sailing, though we would meet up with a few other early birds at the different spots where people would stop to photograph points of interest.
Stopped along the way back to visit some beaches. We watched some surfers riding the waves along the north shore and also stopped at some south shore beaches. Got back to the hotel around 5 p.m.
When we were in Hawaii 10 years ago on the Big Island, we had found guavas growing wild along the roadside, and had picked some, and really enjoyed them. Since arriving this time, we have checked out several fruit stands to try and buy some, but have been told that the season is over, and they are not available. On the highway to Hana, we suddenly realized that there were lots available along the roadside, so Gerry climbed the bank, and picked some. 
For supper, we had gauvas(the pink fruit), and 'Moya', or Custard Apple as I remember it, which we had bought while still in Kauai. Delicious.
We drove the 'Road to Hana' today - which took us along the Northeast coast of the island. This is the area that gets the most rain, so the vegetation is the most lush, with many shades of green to be seen, and the feeling that you are truly in the tropical rainforest.
Lots of waterfalls to be seen here,
beautiful coastlines, 
and very winding roads. The tour books say that most people leave the airport area between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., so to try to get an early start, so we left our place at 7 a.m. to get away from the start of the highway by 7:30. We really were early, because we did not run into a lot of traffic. For the most part, we had clear sailing, though we would meet up with a few other early birds at the different spots where people would stop to photograph points of interest.Stopped along the way back to visit some beaches. We watched some surfers riding the waves along the north shore and also stopped at some south shore beaches. Got back to the hotel around 5 p.m.
When we were in Hawaii 10 years ago on the Big Island, we had found guavas growing wild along the roadside, and had picked some, and really enjoyed them. Since arriving this time, we have checked out several fruit stands to try and buy some, but have been told that the season is over, and they are not available. On the highway to Hana, we suddenly realized that there were lots available along the roadside, so Gerry climbed the bank, and picked some. 
For supper, we had gauvas(the pink fruit), and 'Moya', or Custard Apple as I remember it, which we had bought while still in Kauai. Delicious.
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