On a recent Saturday we decided to run the perimeter of what's called the "West Maui" part of the island on a rented, Kymco 300cc scooter. (Brought back some sweet memories of yesteryear!) The weather was perfect and the winding coastal road was definitely cycle-worthy, some parts of it even too narrow for 2 approaching cars to pass.
Pic taken before leaving H.I.; and yes, Karen DID wear a helmet for the duration of the trip.
Mapped out portion of our 75 mile, day-long scenic road trip
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Before we got too far into the more rugged country we stopped off at famous Leoda's bakery and pie shop just before reaching Lahaina. Since it was late morning by then we decided to share one of their "savory" pies; a chicken pie. Made me homesick for the frozen Myers chicken pies my mom would keep around for the few times when we were kids that she might not be home to fix dinner for the family. Mmmmm, what a treat! (Remember the "TV dinners", too?)
Scooter seat had roomy storage area for our hiking day-pack
Kapalua Coastal (walking) Trail
"Dragon's Teeth" (Makalua-puna Point) at Kapalua is a bizarre lava formation that owes its existence to the wind and sea
CLICK BELOW for video of surfacing , 5-foot long, 300 pound green sea turtle (honu) in Oneloa Bay, near the above photo; the video also includes a nearby kitesurfer further out in the bay. After mating the female takes up to 2 months to swim to the French Frigate Shoals, 600 miles west of Maui, to lay her eggs!
Stopping by to take a look at the Olivine Pools far below (see some swimmers testing out the warm, sea-water trapped pools)
Following the beautifully, winding coastal road, approaching the 600 foot high Kahakuloa Head in the distance
Getting close to the Kahakuloa Head
The secluded Kahakuloa Village nestled in the cove behind Kahahuloa Head. Notice the quaint, green Keawala'i Congregational Church on the right-hand side of the village. It was built in 1832.
One of the tight, single-lane, hairpin turns along the way (In a car--hope you don't meet someone coming toward you!)
Yes, they are quite fun to watch (above and below the water). We want to get back out to the beach where 50-60 beach themselves each evening to sleep. At a distance it looks like a beach full of boulders.
Wow..from your posts, Maui is much bigger and more diverse than I remember from my brief visit years ago. I am now inspired to plan a return visit in 2017-18 to experience everything I missed the first time!
Love the turtle video!
ReplyDeleteYes, they are quite fun to watch (above and below the water). We want to get back out to the beach where 50-60 beach themselves each evening to sleep. At a distance it looks like a beach full of boulders.
DeleteWow..from your posts, Maui is much bigger and more diverse than I remember from my brief visit years ago. I am now inspired to plan a return visit in 2017-18 to experience everything I missed the first time!
ReplyDeleteHey we know where you can get free R & B and food!!!
ReplyDeleteThe kids really found the "dragon's teeth" interesting! Thanks for sharing your experience this way!
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