Monday, January 24, 2011

I don't want to go home...

Maui was a total dream come true...so many things to do and see... we were lucky we saw most of the island. 

The best part of the trip was getting to know Jon's Aunt Clair.  On one of the first nights, she said to me... "You're not just on vacation in Maui....you're visiting Haycraft family memories and history."   It was really fun to see all of the places Jon used to visit as a child and the memories he had...he was so happy to be back.

I am not looking forward to the cold MN winter....Maui weather was absolutely perfect.  It only rained at night and it was sunny and about 80 the whole time we were there.  How lucky...

On Friday, we went to Upcountry- where the farming and green pastures are.  There were cute little towns and so much local art!  We went to flower gardens and shopped in the little boutiques... but by far the best in upcountry we saw was the Ali'i Lavender Farm.  You could smell the lavender the moment you stepped out of the car... it was so cool... AND it was FREE!  They also did everything in a sustainable manner....when they started working on the farm, they worked with local merchants and artisans to outfit their gift store instead of taking business away from the locals... how cool is that?

Saturday, we went on the Road to Hana...and drove home on the road NOT meant for tourists.... and there's a reason for that... it's super scary... we should have known better!  We made it home safe though--thank GOD!  We swam in the Pools of Oheo, saw a black sand beach, and many many waterfalls and drove through a bamboo forest!  AMAZING!

I wish I could stay forever.. it's too beautiful....

Here are more photos from our trip....

























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