Maui

On October 20 we began our annual trip to Hawaii with a 5:25 am flight to Chicago.  We were upgraded to business class (!!!!) for the eight hour flight from Chicago to Honolulu.  Reclining to full sleep position and the lovely meals made that leg of the trip delightful.  In Honolulu we took Hawaiian Air to Maui.

Our first stop was the Ka'anapali Marriott from Tuesday through Saturday.  We enjoyed our time on the beach and at the pools.  Evening meals of hula hula chicken and prime rib on the Marriott grounds were also highlights.

View from our 8th floor villa

The mountain view from our balcony.

The daily view from our lounging place.

Sunset on Ka'anapali Beach

Evening torch lighting on Black Rock

And then he dives in.

Our last sunset at Ka'anapali Beach

Our second week was spent at Kihei at the Maui Schooner.  Keawakapu Beach was our favorite.

The Road to Hana - this is always one of our favorite days while in Maui.  Winding roads, one lane bridges, rain forest, waterfalls, volcanic beaches, beautiful sights!

On our way to Hana

Big waves

First waterfall of the day

It was a muddy trek in the rain forest to view that waterfall.

Smaller one we hiked to - waded in the cold water.

Lunch time on the Ke'anae Peninsula

Our picnic lunch view.

A waterfall on the road

It was COLD.  

We watched the Iowa Hawkeyes win before heading to the airport to move to the Big Island for the next week.