November 1: Today we took a nice trip up to the Maui Winery. They have improved it some. However, they now charge for wine tasting. They have enlarged their "porch" area and have some rustic seating with Chinese Checkers, their form of Jenga (wine-ga) and a couple other table games, there there is also a couple of corn hole games set up. After the wine tasting and games we walked over to the Ulupalakua Ranch Store & Grill. Best burgers on Maui IMHO. We thought it might rain and there were a few sprinkles along the way but they stopped. Great views, tasty food, and we had a nice time. Tonight there was a pupu party at the condo but we didn't go. We were in somewhat of a food coma from the burgers. When we looked out there were just 3 ladies there. Then later there was a table set up and about 25 people. Nice, maybe next week.
For the remainder of our days we played a bit of Rummikub, ate a meal from ABC Store Deli (delicious French Dip sandwiches), had brunch at 5 Palms, went for morning swims all but the days that had red flag warning, did a little swimming... and last but not least, packed our bags to head home...
November 10: They day has come to head home. We decided we would go to over past Paia and visit Ho'okipa Beach to get a glimpse of turtles. Well, that was not to be. As soon as we left Kihei we met up with a LOT of rain. We went ahead to Ho'okipa Beach and took a few photos and loved the views during a brief pause in the rain. The water is so rough and dangerous on that side of the island.
Our plan was a quick lunch at The Fish Market in Paia but we saw a sign for Mama's Fish House and we made a U-turn and went there instead. What a treat! Since it was just before 11a we were able to get in without a reservation. The entire rest of the day was fully booked, even sitting at the bar! We have found a new favorite place to eat here on Maui. We sat by a window overlooking a private beach watching the water (and the rain), the decor was amazing, the staff well trained, beautifully dressed Hawaiian style, also very friendly, the drinks were delightful, and the food surpassed all expectations. It is certainly not inexpensive but it was a wonderful highlight and fabulous last meal in Maui. I can't wait to go there again.
We dropped off June at the airport about 1:30p. Her flight home was uneventful, that's the best kind.
From there we went over toward the cruise ship port, no ship in port today. Too bad this is in such an unattractive part of the island. We drove up to Iao Needle state park in pouring rain, no visit there because it was raining so hard. On to Maui Tropical Plantation where we went to the Mill House for a drink and snack, not because we were hungry but because we had time to kill. The views of the mountains were lovely in the rain, the food was a disappointment. There was a 10% Veteran discount...BUT with the discount they automatically add 18% tip. We usually tip well so not a problem, just odd. We decided to drive back to Kihei and on to La Perouse Bay, our famous end-of-the-road journey. We made it back to Kamaole Beach Park III just before sunset and watched our final Maui sunset for 2018. When it got dark we easily switched out clothing in the car and headed to Costco to fill up our rental car with gas. Surprisingly, it was $3.09 per gallon! Most other stations were at least a dollar more. Quite amazing. Now on to return the car and head to the airport. Everything went as planned and our overnight trip home was uneventful as well.
Grateful and thankful to the LORD for giving us another trip to Maui.
For the remainder of our days we played a bit of Rummikub, ate a meal from ABC Store Deli (delicious French Dip sandwiches), had brunch at 5 Palms, went for morning swims all but the days that had red flag warning, did a little swimming... and last but not least, packed our bags to head home...
November 10: They day has come to head home. We decided we would go to over past Paia and visit Ho'okipa Beach to get a glimpse of turtles. Well, that was not to be. As soon as we left Kihei we met up with a LOT of rain. We went ahead to Ho'okipa Beach and took a few photos and loved the views during a brief pause in the rain. The water is so rough and dangerous on that side of the island.
Our plan was a quick lunch at The Fish Market in Paia but we saw a sign for Mama's Fish House and we made a U-turn and went there instead. What a treat! Since it was just before 11a we were able to get in without a reservation. The entire rest of the day was fully booked, even sitting at the bar! We have found a new favorite place to eat here on Maui. We sat by a window overlooking a private beach watching the water (and the rain), the decor was amazing, the staff well trained, beautifully dressed Hawaiian style, also very friendly, the drinks were delightful, and the food surpassed all expectations. It is certainly not inexpensive but it was a wonderful highlight and fabulous last meal in Maui. I can't wait to go there again.
We dropped off June at the airport about 1:30p. Her flight home was uneventful, that's the best kind.
From there we went over toward the cruise ship port, no ship in port today. Too bad this is in such an unattractive part of the island. We drove up to Iao Needle state park in pouring rain, no visit there because it was raining so hard. On to Maui Tropical Plantation where we went to the Mill House for a drink and snack, not because we were hungry but because we had time to kill. The views of the mountains were lovely in the rain, the food was a disappointment. There was a 10% Veteran discount...BUT with the discount they automatically add 18% tip. We usually tip well so not a problem, just odd. We decided to drive back to Kihei and on to La Perouse Bay, our famous end-of-the-road journey. We made it back to Kamaole Beach Park III just before sunset and watched our final Maui sunset for 2018. When it got dark we easily switched out clothing in the car and headed to Costco to fill up our rental car with gas. Surprisingly, it was $3.09 per gallon! Most other stations were at least a dollar more. Quite amazing. Now on to return the car and head to the airport. Everything went as planned and our overnight trip home was uneventful as well.
Grateful and thankful to the LORD for giving us another trip to Maui.
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