Further reducing the checked baggage load…Sightseeing in Maui…A wonderful afternoon…
Tom got a kick out of this old Ford "woody" that was on display at the Maui Tropical Plantation. On Saturday,...
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The rich history of Wailuku, Maui…Surprises in a small town…
The old Wailuku Courthouse, built in 1907, is located on the US National Register of Historic Buildings. To visit the city...
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More amazing vegetation…What’s a Monkey Pod?.. A village visit in the rain…The magic of Life..
The massive short trunk Monkey Pod tree we found in the village of Wailuku on Saturday. Yesterday, we took off at...
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Vegetation in Hawaii…The interesting Milo tree…
The trimmed Milo tree that we held with little regard until manager Mike told me its story. Yesterday morning, as I...
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Preparations for the Big Island begins…Flight, car and lots more…
This looks like a Golden Orb spider we'd also seen in South Africa. Note the gold head and silver body. We...
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Becoming a reality…Only a short time away…A wonderful memory…
Tom, standing at the beach enjoying the early evening sky and the sea. When I was a little girl, all but two...
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High surf in Hawaii due to storm in Russia…New photos…Why, this life?…
Although the hills block the sun setting, these beautiful skies give us a peek of what lurks behind the hills. Forecasters...
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Lava flow on the Big Island takes its first house…
The lava flow broke out again on the Big Island and took it's the first house yesterday. It's hard to believe this...
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Stuff happens…Plans change…
A catamaran at the pier. Today, we'd planned to go to Kaanapali Beach for the day, after we finished posting here....
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A little on Maui’s history…Upscale hotel in Kaanapali Beach or a condo in quiet area?
As we stood at the cliff, the ocean was swirling at the shoreline. The color, difficult to see here, was a beautiful...
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