After a day's visit in California, we left the kids sleeping and caught an early flight to Maui. What a difference it makes traveling without three small children! We were able to upgrade our tickets and had a peaceful flight to Hawaii. The time went by fast, but the days also seemed much longer. It's amazing how much you can accomplish when you're just getting yourself ready. We started most days by running along the beach, had breakfast on the lanai and then got in some good sightseeing. We finished our days with some of the best and most romantic meals we've enjoyed in years. While in Maui we rested, read without interruption, went whale watching, hiked in the jungle, saw a waterfall and two rainbows, went to a luau, snorkeled several beaches and reefs, swam with sea turtles, shopped, and ate some excellent shaved ice.
All in all it was an amazing trip and we can't thank Steve and Patrice enough for taking care of our motley crew for six days so we could have a romantic anniversary trip (not to mention some sleep!). It was no easy task and you took it on like champs. You guys are awesome!
The view from our condo
Iao Valley
Whale watching - a mommy whale and her calf
An awesome breech
Black Rock on Ka'anapali Beach
The first of 4 anniversary dinners - Lahaina Grill
Dinner at The Plantation House
Living the dream
Nakolele Blowhole
Gorgeous Maui coast
Hiking in the jungle - check out how tall the trees were
Ready to take our adventure cruise snorkeling
Lahaina Harbor surrounded with God rays
After snorkeling - the water was so blue and clear!
On the adventure cruise headed back (talk about a wet and wild ride!) with the West Maui mountains in the background
Another whale sighting - this time we got the tail
We even got a rainbow
Last night in Hawaii and celebrating at a luau
Sunset at the luau
One more rainbow before we left
Watching a whale breech from our lanai
Gorgeous pictures! Looks like a wonderful time!
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