Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
2015 Day 28 What To Do On Your Last Day
Day 28 What To Do On Your Last Day
The last day can be spent with getting ready to go, or you can spend it like any other day. We chose to enjoy our day. You still think of it but you go on with your day.
Just a little of this and that and a trip down stairs for coffee.
I took a picture of those planning to go on a dive. They were out there for an hour.
Farther down the beach I found this couple renewing their wedding vows.
For the most part our day was raining, not the kind of day to make you go inside.
After lunch and while sitting by the ocean a woman from the kitchen came out with this little guy. She found him looking for food in the kitchen. What do crabs eat any? Well a couple of families thought this crab should live in the ocean. Da, crabs live in the rocks or digs down into the sand.
Just leave the poor thing alone.
We ended our day by eating out at the Maui Fish a Pasta Restaurant.
It was a DGD. See ya soon!
The last day can be spent with getting ready to go, or you can spend it like any other day. We chose to enjoy our day. You still think of it but you go on with your day.
We ended our day by eating out at the Maui Fish a Pasta Restaurant.
Monday, March 2, 2015
2015 Day 27 Scenes Of All Things Last
Day 27 Scenes Of All Things Last
Good morning Maui, it's a good day, DGD!
One thing has been missing from our breakfast.
Can you guess? That's POG! Sometimes POG can really taste bad. This time POG was okay.
Today's Monday, Monday is garbage day, this is what I do at home. With the garbage out we headed to the Farmers Market for our last time. It was fitting that by the time we arrived it was closed. We wanted one papaya, too late. We went over to the park across the street for our last time. I think the thing I will always remember is the color of the ocean.
I know my eyes are a better camera. I wish I could share that beauty with you, I can't, but I will keep trying.
You can see the runoff was still around.
Oh, I just missed the torch lighting. We have a young guy now.
This is what the small pool looks like at 5.
I don't think Clela will cook anymore. Hey that makes our last for this year.
Now I know we will have a sunset tomorrow but here are some of our last sunset pictures this year.
See ya tomorrow!
Good morning Maui, it's a good day, DGD!
Today's Monday, Monday is garbage day, this is what I do at home. With the garbage out we headed to the Farmers Market for our last time. It was fitting that by the time we arrived it was closed. We wanted one papaya, too late. We went over to the park across the street for our last time. I think the thing I will always remember is the color of the ocean.
I know my eyes are a better camera. I wish I could share that beauty with you, I can't, but I will keep trying.
You can see the runoff was still around.
I don't think Clela will cook anymore. Hey that makes our last for this year.
Now I know we will have a sunset tomorrow but here are some of our last sunset pictures this year.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
2015 Day 26 Chocolate Waves
Day 26 Chocolate Waves
We awoke to rain, wind blowing, I would say a dark, dank, a dreary day. By the time we finished breakfast this is what it looked like.
We really never know how much rain we get but apparently we got a lot. If you look at the above photo you can see the runoff. Yes we do have Chocolate Waves after all. When making plans always include rain when it's in the forecast, but know the rain will be short. They never tell you it's going to rain this afternoon. Weather people just say the potential is there.
After talking to Christine and family, always one of the best part of our Sunday, we went down to our car to go out for Pizza. A clear day by now, but by the time we got down to our car this is what we saw.
We drove two blocks and there was sun, just like it never rained. We went to The Round Table Pizza.
This was the best pizza in Maui. After lunch we went to Safeway to shop. I thought I show you our store.
We bought a pork tenderloin for supper. It's grilling time.We can't eat out all the time.
We couldn't get Kathy this morning by Facetime but we did when we got back to our condo. Now our day was complete. You know I have to best family in the world and through Facetime we can stay close. Sunday was a DGD. See ya!
We awoke to rain, wind blowing, I would say a dark, dank, a dreary day. By the time we finished breakfast this is what it looked like.
We really never know how much rain we get but apparently we got a lot. If you look at the above photo you can see the runoff. Yes we do have Chocolate Waves after all. When making plans always include rain when it's in the forecast, but know the rain will be short. They never tell you it's going to rain this afternoon. Weather people just say the potential is there.
After talking to Christine and family, always one of the best part of our Sunday, we went down to our car to go out for Pizza. A clear day by now, but by the time we got down to our car this is what we saw.
We drove two blocks and there was sun, just like it never rained. We went to The Round Table Pizza.
This was the best pizza in Maui. After lunch we went to Safeway to shop. I thought I show you our store.
We couldn't get Kathy this morning by Facetime but we did when we got back to our condo. Now our day was complete. You know I have to best family in the world and through Facetime we can stay close. Sunday was a DGD. See ya!
2015 Day 25 Hula Pie
Day 25 Hula Pie
Today was not a typical Maui day. No sun, just rain. If you look at the weather report it's going to rain every day for the next week.
Seems an appropriate way to stop and reflect on our wonderful stay here in Maui. We can say we had better weather last year. I think we can honestly say we have been there and did that here. I think you can see that we tend to do the same things. Is there a story to blog about? I think there is because even tho you are doing the same things there is always something different. We didn't have a plan Stan. Does that mean we're not coming back Jack. You can bet your bottom dollar Le Roy, we will be back.
When you arrive and check-in, there is a large portrait in the lobby of a family. They are promoting a keepsake for your stay. Here is a couple heading out to the ocean to get their keepsake photo.
The only problem is IT IS RAINING AND THE WIND IS BLOWING! What a wonderful keepsake photo that will be in 20 years. Gertie says to "Sam, Sam...Sam... SAM! what, look at this beautiful picture we have from our stay in Maui." Sam says "who are those damn fools standing in the rain?" You got to love Sam and Gertie.
We had some last minute shopping, you know how I hate to shop, so we went to the Whaler to pick up a few things and eat lunch at Leilani's on the Beach, one of your favorite places to eat. I can remember the first time we eat there. A fisherman just got out of his boat and was walking up to Leilani's with this huge fish over his back. That's when you know when it says catch of the day they mean it, by George.
We do like our Lemonade. The more you drink the more you like it. Well I had that fish sandwich. If you know me fish is good when fish doesn't taste like fish. First of all you should always ask what type of fish is in your fish sandwich, I didn't Certain types of fish are prepared different here, from raw to completely cooked, I had Ahi "tuna". When cooked properly it is cooked raw in the middle. Holy Moly! Well you know me and my Midwestern up bringing, we never complain about our food. I could have said take this back and nuke it please, I didn't. Like a good Midwesterner I just sat there and nibbled around the edges. When it got too red and soft and still jumping I stopped eating. When the waiter said how is your food I said politely, it's great. You know we never cause a disturbance. We just smile and say it's great even tho the fish is still jumping on your plate. As I said last year, they could give us road kill and we would just smile and say that was the best road kill I've had in a long time. Now don;t get me wrong this place has excellent food I just made a poor choice. Wanting to get the fish taste out of my mouth we ordered a Hula Pie.
Oh it did have two spoons.
We did our shopping and went back to our condo and a beautiful sun set.
It was a great day, it was a DGD! It's raining. See ya!
Today was not a typical Maui day. No sun, just rain. If you look at the weather report it's going to rain every day for the next week.
When you arrive and check-in, there is a large portrait in the lobby of a family. They are promoting a keepsake for your stay. Here is a couple heading out to the ocean to get their keepsake photo.
We had some last minute shopping, you know how I hate to shop, so we went to the Whaler to pick up a few things and eat lunch at Leilani's on the Beach, one of your favorite places to eat. I can remember the first time we eat there. A fisherman just got out of his boat and was walking up to Leilani's with this huge fish over his back. That's when you know when it says catch of the day they mean it, by George.
We do like our Lemonade. The more you drink the more you like it. Well I had that fish sandwich. If you know me fish is good when fish doesn't taste like fish. First of all you should always ask what type of fish is in your fish sandwich, I didn't Certain types of fish are prepared different here, from raw to completely cooked, I had Ahi "tuna". When cooked properly it is cooked raw in the middle. Holy Moly! Well you know me and my Midwestern up bringing, we never complain about our food. I could have said take this back and nuke it please, I didn't. Like a good Midwesterner I just sat there and nibbled around the edges. When it got too red and soft and still jumping I stopped eating. When the waiter said how is your food I said politely, it's great. You know we never cause a disturbance. We just smile and say it's great even tho the fish is still jumping on your plate. As I said last year, they could give us road kill and we would just smile and say that was the best road kill I've had in a long time. Now don;t get me wrong this place has excellent food I just made a poor choice. Wanting to get the fish taste out of my mouth we ordered a Hula Pie.
We did our shopping and went back to our condo and a beautiful sun set.
It was a great day, it was a DGD! It's raining. See ya!
Friday, February 27, 2015
2015 Day 24 Lazy Day
Day 24 Lazy Day
Got up at 6:30 feeling lazy. Great coffee. I thought I would show you how Clela makes breakfast. She has used only one pan for all her cooking. She has many to choose from.
She has done everything in this pan. She preforms magic in this pan. This is Clela's knife.
She is using her special knife to cut bread for french toast.
And here we are out on the Lanai. Papaya, French Toast from the magic pan and juice. Oh The Journal in the background.
After breakfast, I got great pictures with shadows.
What did you do this morning Gene. Hmmmm? Did you go for a walk? Ah... no. Did you go down to the ocean to whale watch? Ah... no. Did you go for a swim? Hmmmm, no. Well what did you do? I watch a guy change a light bulb. Yes, that is what I did. After he change the bulb the light still didn't go on. He had to take down the fixture and fix it and then after all that it worked.
Please click on the picture, there is a guy up there, believe me. When he was finished he climbed to the very peak of the crane I think to take a picture. Wow, what a job!
After lunch we went north to a small trail that leads to one of the best snorkeling spots on Maui. Now it's a park. No more muddy, narrow path. It's like going through a jungle.
Now it's like a nature walk. Those big trees are Koa. Koa wood was part of our quest. Remember the dish?
Man, koa. All those hug trees are koa. By law no koa wood can be shipped from the island. Man if I could only gets some. We got down to the beach area.
Beach usually means sand but, there is no sand here and that makes it hard to get in and out of the water. We have saw many bloody shins. You know the last time we were at this beach we were with Jerry and Diane. Everybody was slipping and falling getting in and out. Jerry said I got to just see what people are seeing. Well an hour latter he came swimming back. We were so mad at him. He said that was the best snorkeling he ever had. You couldn't stay mad. I only wished I would have shared that experience with him.
On our way back to our condo we stopped at Flemming Beach. We just watched people. I took some panoramic pictures.
That was our day. Here is our sunset.
See Ya!
Got up at 6:30 feeling lazy. Great coffee. I thought I would show you how Clela makes breakfast. She has used only one pan for all her cooking. She has many to choose from.
After breakfast, I got great pictures with shadows.
After lunch we went north to a small trail that leads to one of the best snorkeling spots on Maui. Now it's a park. No more muddy, narrow path. It's like going through a jungle.
On our way back to our condo we stopped at Flemming Beach. We just watched people. I took some panoramic pictures.
That was our day. Here is our sunset.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
2015 Day 23 Whales, Whales
Day 23 Whales, Whales
Clela and I have been coming to the islands since 1993. If you ask my family what subjects I have the most pictures of, they would say fish and whales. They are probably saying, oh no! I figure if I take enough pictures sooner or later I will get the perfect shot. It didn't happen. A good camera, I tried that. You have to lug all that extra stuff around.
Yes, here we are at the harbor. We left the condo at 7:30 this morning. We had all these weather predictions, rain, wind. It looks like rain. Well lets get on the boat. They always let the foundation people on the boat first. By getting there early we were the second couple to get on the boat. While everyone headed up top, not us, we went through the cabin and to the front. Oh yes there were two seats for us
. Ha Ha. This isn't our first trip buccaneers. You see these people in the front have the big cameras. They always angle the boat so they get the best pictures.
This is my best picture. Yes there is a whale's tail out there. Click to see.
There was a competitive pod. This is where several males chase a female. It's a war. We had a very good host to our whale watch. Here is a short video.
I did get a good shot of Maui on the way back.
Now I know I didn't show you lots of whales, but it was by far one of our best whale watching outings.
After two hours out on the boat in perfect weather. For the most part the sea was like glass, there was a gentle breeze blowing. Hey the weathermen are always right. We headed across the street for breakfast at the Pioneer Restaurant.
A good drink and good food.
Nothing but two tired out people we were and still are. Here was our sunset.
See ya!
Clela and I have been coming to the islands since 1993. If you ask my family what subjects I have the most pictures of, they would say fish and whales. They are probably saying, oh no! I figure if I take enough pictures sooner or later I will get the perfect shot. It didn't happen. A good camera, I tried that. You have to lug all that extra stuff around.
This is my best picture. Yes there is a whale's tail out there. Click to see.
I did get a good shot of Maui on the way back.
Now I know I didn't show you lots of whales, but it was by far one of our best whale watching outings.
After two hours out on the boat in perfect weather. For the most part the sea was like glass, there was a gentle breeze blowing. Hey the weathermen are always right. We headed across the street for breakfast at the Pioneer Restaurant.
A good drink and good food.
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