10 Things That Made Maui Memorable*

*this is just according to us, a family trio of (semi) seasoned travelers, (amateur) food critics, and (comical) adventure enthusiasts

In no (rational or) particular order:

1. Sunrise From Haleakala Volcano (@ 9000 ft.)





2. Camping around the island in a '86 VW Westy

Camp Olowalu

Hosmer Grove Campground

Maui Upcountry off the Kula Highway

3. The Road to Hana (in said VW Westy)

While it is long and winding, we've seen worse
(see Highway 1 S. of Carmel and/or along the Coramandel Peninsula in New Zealand)

4. Seven Sacred Pools

that's Evan climbing his way up to the top, prior to torrential downpour

5. Chef's Tasting Menu at Lahaina Grill

The Cake Walk

petite servings of Kona lobster crab cake, sweet Louisiana rock shrimp cake and seared ahi cake

6. Real Hawaiian Shave Ice

pineapple, guava, & coconut w/ sweetened condensed milk

7. The Epic Battle of Kalua Pork vs. Ahi: raw, blackened, seared

kiwae smoked free-range pork shoulder, red onion, organic mango bbq sauce, Surfing Goat chevre, maui grown pineapple, whole-milk mozz, and herb mix at Flatbread Pizza Company in Paia, Maui

Sashimi Pizza at Bev Gannon's Hali'imaile General Store
A thin flour crust spread with edamame hummus, topped with sashimi Ahi
and toasted sesame seeds drizzled with soy sesame aioli

8. Private Waterslides (enough said)

I take that back, I suppose it should be mentioned that a couple of iced coffees, rum & cokes and fancy chex mix was eaten prior to launch-off

9. Rainbows Everywhere




10. The B&B That Knocked it Out of the Park

Balinese architecture, removed location, antique beds, hammered copper tubs and sink, outdoor showers, bamboo floors, homemade breads, paradise.

The End.