A 30-minute drive from Yuba City to Justin’s house just after sunset. I just had my car washed, darnit. I could see the windshield getting blurrier by the minute, and the front of my car …

After watching Carson in the morning, I met Ade at Bella Bru in N Natomas for lunch. We sat and talked for a while and stayed long enough to watch a small team of people setting of for a gathering on the patio. The signs went up last. It was a celebration for teachers in Twin Rivers school district (our employer before we retired) sponsored by the local teacher’s union.

Our trip is winding down. We did a bit more shopping in Lahaina today and had lunch at Bubba Gump’s.The view from our table.We met friends for happy hour at Leilani’s. L-R: Richard, Chris, Linda, Trisha, Phyl, Carol. This is a toast to Beth, who turned 40 today. Biggest wishes from her two moms, Trisha and Phyl. Tomorrow morning, we fly home. What a terrific vacation we had!

Upcountry today. Views from Alii Kula Lavender Farm:Seven varieties of lavender,lots of paths and sitting areasand many other beautiful flowers and plants.Jacaranda at peak bloom.Next stop, Surfing Goat Dairy. Another first for Phyl, she tasted two varieties of goat cheese.A fantastic lunch at Hali’imaile General Store.For dessert, Love in a Jar. Oh my!Our waiter encouraged me to do the following. “You’ll never see any of these people again, go ahead.”Across the street, a glass-blowing hot shop.Phyl and I walked in the evening, therefore another sunset picture.

In the late afternoon, the bars and restaurants along the Beach Walk are packed, lines for luaus (3 of them in a half-mile stretch) are long, and many waiting for the perfect photo of sunset or the green flash just as the sun dips below the horizon. Today, I wanted to find the end of the Beach Walk but turned around at the 3-mile point in a beach park beyond the long line of hotels. A different scene in the early morning. Kayak lessons, snorkelers, SUPers (stand-up paddleboard),sun-bathers claiming the best chaiseor renting a cabana complete with their own waiter.There are also many runners, joggers, and walkers who often have to dodge groups of totally unaware people looking at their cell phones.
Later, we explored Lahainaand had lunch at Longhi’s.From our table, you could see lots of people stopping in front Bubba Gump’s to take a picture on the bench.The famous banyan tree.Phyllis was convinced shave ice was just a snowcone, so why bother. Today she had her first one at Ululani’s (the best on Maui) and loved it.