I was just going to add this to the end of the Maui travelogue. But, it wouldn't be fair to the wonderful trip that was Maui 2018.2. As I've stated previously, getting to Hawaii from the Eastern U.S. isn't without pain. I expect that. I have used United Airlines more than any other to get to Hawaii. Recently, however, it seems like something weird is going on. Weird = Shitstorm. Every year, flying there just seems a little worse. This year was downright horrendous. I

As I start to write this, it's Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Day 14, here on Maui. We leave tomorrow, around 2pm. So, this is our last full day here and I'm awake at 3am, trying to get re-acclimated to East Coast time. This has been a wonderful trip. The weather has been spectacular, and that isn't always the case in February, when we usually come. The ocean is warmer this time of year, too. I have found it to be just as crowded, these two weeks before the holiday rush

Here's a nifty little tool I've come across. It works for your adventures on Haleakala as well as the Road to Hana. You'll download the app while you have a wifi connection, and it will work even when you lose your cell signal (as you will in spots of both of these tours). ​ I used this app on recent drive on the Hana Highway, and found it to be very informative and interesting.  It told me a few things, even I did not know.  Some will find the delivery a bit campy.  But, it

Ah, the Hawaiian sun. We love it. But, hey, after playing in it all day, who doesn't need a cool down? It's no wonder that Shave Ice is so popular here. There are some good ones around the islands. A good one, for sure, is Ululani's Shave Ice. What makes them stand out (and I love this), is that they make their own syrups, all natural. They make their own Mochi, which they hand cut as a topping. Azuki (red beans) are locally grown. They use Roselani Ice Cream. All prem

A l o h a 🌈⠀ The literal meaning of aloha is "the presence of breath" or "the breath of life." It comes from "Alo," meaning presence, front and face, and "ha," meaning breath. ⠀ Aloha is a way of living and treating each other with love and respect. Its deep meaning starts by teaching ourselves to love our own beings first and afterwards to spread the love to others. ⠀ According to the old kahunas (priests), being able to live the Spirit of Aloha was a way of reaching self-p

Aloha from Kihei, Maui. It’s 2:14am Hawaiian Standard Time. 8:14 back home, so I’m awake. I don’t want to sound too negative, as I sit here in paradise, awaiting daybreak and my first cup of coconut coffee. There are just a few things you should know, if you plan on traveling here at any time in the future. Yes, United sucks. In fact, all airlines suck. We’ve come here just about every route imaginable on every major carrier who flies here. We have horror stories for all of t