This past weekend we rented a car and toured around Maui. After two months of being here we have seen many things, but it was good to drive around on our own and come to more of a understanding about the culture and history and how to navigate around this beautiful island. Friday evening we drove to a nearby beach--Ma'alaea Beach. We thought that we might be able to capture a beautiful sunset. However, it was cloudy. Still beautiful. The pictures above were at Ma'alaea.
Lou strikes a familiar pose--he is like an eagle, don't you think?
Saturday evening we attended a show in Lahaina, called 'Ulalena. It is a show written by Canadians depicting Hawaiian life. We were particularly impressed by the music, the percussion in particular was very effective. There were some beautiful dancers who very creatively evoked strong emotions in all of us in the audience. It was fun and entertaining.
Sunday was another beautiful day in Maui. We have been attending a little Hawaiian church in Keolohou whenever we can. That's where we were on Sunday morning. We love it. The worship band includes ukeleles, guitar, keyboard and at times during the service, hula dancers (keikis, or the young girls). Singing is enthusiastic, heartfelt. Always the liturgies are meaningful. People are very friendly.
After church we drove to the upcountry. Tedeschi Winery was one destination. Some interesting historical facts were made known to us there, and the drive was spectacular, but the wine was rather unremarkable. On our way back we visited Ali'i Kula Lavender Garden. A real treat, especially for Marilyn.
Stopped at Kula Lodge for lunch--enjoyed pizza from an outside brick oven.
How's that for a great wave!
Do you think we might be cool?
Sunset at Big Beach!
1 comment:
I just read your most recent blog entry aloud to Mike, Lisa, Andrey and Stella. Here are our comments:
Andrey: What's the gas mileage on the rental car? Did the rental car start every time?
Mike: Was it as reliable as the Blaze?
Lisa: Great update. Great photos. If you guys came on our hike today you would have had to wear more clothes but there would have been a couple of good cliffs for the eagle-posing.
Stella: I eat sticks.
and Me (jen): Great shots guys. Looks like a great weekend. Mom, we want to see those pipes. Next week please include a picture of mom flexing with a caption of her saying, "Ludy, call the plumber, 'cause these pipes are about to burst!"
The 4 of us and Stella did indeed hike earlier today at Musquodoboit Valley trail (Admiral loop). It was wonderful and fun and overcast and chilly and a bit drizzly but so so fun. I'll post some pics of that on our blog sometime soon.
We LOVE you!!
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