We took an all-day tour today: the road to Hana and beyond.

There were many stops along the way, known best by the tour drivers, like this rainbow eucalyptus.
617 turns and 51 bridges in a 28-mile stretch on a 1 1/2 lane road. When there was no oncoming traffic, our driver Scott moved over to the cliff edge so we could look DOWN. (Me inside my head: “I know I’m safe on this bus. A tour bus has never gone over the side. I know I’m safe.” Repeat. Repeat. Snap that picture!) On the other side of the road, lots of waterfalls.
We stopped several times at farm stands like Hana Farms, known for their banana bread (not that good, Phyl’s is much better).
The black sand beach in Hana. A small cave leading again to the water.
Lunch at a flower farm. While Scott set up our tables and got out the food, we were given the “opportunity” to buy/buy/buy.
Haleakala National Park and the Seven Sacred Pools.
My first successful selfie:
The resting place of Charles Lindbergh.
The end of the Hana Highway, the beginning of the Piilani Highway (highway?). Rougher, narrower, and sometimes a dirt road. Pregnant women and people with bad backs should not do this section.A view of Haleakala: In the distance, Kahoolawe, uninhabited since WWII when it became a bombing range for the Navy. This ended in 1990 and the island has been returned to the state government of Hawaii.
After a long bouncy day on the tour bus, we took the beach walkto Duke’s for dinner.

Today, we explored Paia and Kihei.Paia is said to be a “hippie town.”Hmmm, how about matching shirts for the husbands? I’m sure Dave and Jerry would cringe at the idea.Keawalai Congregational Church in Makena was built in 1832.After a big lunch, I was so ready for a good walk before it got dark. There was a great beach walk with pavers or boards (i.e. no sand), 4-5 miles long, the resorts (and a golf course) on one side, the beach/ocean on the other.Heading back rather hurriedly before the sun went down. Made it just in time.

Fresh pineapple for breakfast, expertly prepared by Phyl. Maui Gold pineapples are so delicious!
We went for a Pleasant Holidays orientation at Westin Kaanapali – a beautiful hotel!



Shopping at Whaler’s Village was our next stop, followed by lunch at Leilani’s, and a long relaxing afternoon. Ahh, paradise.