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 2013.02.07Plantation |
This is the "Plantation".
Each time we come to Maui, we never miss the Plantation.This is one of our very favorite places.
Linda loves the gift shop, and we can have a bite to eat too.
We can even ride a tour around the groves.
 2013.02.07Plantation |
The back side of the building opens to the beautiful grounds.
There are lots of different colored gekos here, if you are into that kind of thing.
There is even a pet State goose, which I did not see this trip.
Cloud shadows come across the grass, as ocean air blows through the palms.
Queen Victoria
in Lahaina port.
There are many small shutles from the mother ship at anchor, to Lahaina.They go back and forth.
Hundreds of tourests temporarily swell the town.
If you like lots of people, and lots of tourest shops, Lahaina is for you.
Not as big as Queen Victoria.But we got a free cruse on the FourWinds.
2013.02.14Travelers Palm
Don't step on these doves, as they are very tame.If you leave your door open they will come inside and search around on the floor.
There are also sparrows. And they behave differently!They are aggressive, and are little food thieves, stealing food right off your table.
I can not believe this dove is actually considering eating toenails!
Dirt in a sugar field.
Beach Sand in Kihei is speckled cinnamon, and fine powder.
Beach Sand in Wailua is darker tan to copper, and fine.
No beach sand in February will burn your bare feet as it will in summer. At most only warm.
Beach Sand in Hana can be black and course.
Grey Francolin?
These things are not tame. They run around like little turkeys or grouse.
Fast and alert.
We are in the "High Country", on the side of the volcano Haleakala.
To the left at the sea is Kihei. Further down is the marina.
I grew a Norfolk Pine at home. This looks just like it.
Yes, there are cactuses on Maui. Linda says it is "Cacti". But that is only because she is part Latin.
We had a Luau on the beach.
And a Luau dinner out near the beach in the pleasant breeze.
A pig was buried and cooked in the sand with palm leaves.
There was a ceremony as two Hawaiians carried the food on a stretcher with great display.
Food was smorgy style with crazy selections.
All good, but I have no idea what things are.
Great food, great intertainment! What a way to spend the evening!
A walkway along the beach at dusk.
Linda almost cries, knowing we have to leave Maui.
