if you are interested this is the link to the condo we stayed at
www.hphresort.com/and this is the link to my trip report
maui trip 07
firstly let me tell you that because the dw has had some bouts with skin cancer there will be no comments about different beaches and snorkeling etc
thurs -11/8
flight was due to leave pds at 9:30am on united with a connection in sfo for a non stop to maui
a friend offered to drive us to the airport -- original plan was to be picked up at 7am for a 45 min trip to the airport- he called the nite before that fog was expected
the following am so he suggested we leave at 6:30 which we did and the trip to the airport took 45 min fog or no fog ------first class express line thru security with
our carry ons and at 7:30 we were having coffee and-----------------at 8am we went down to the gate and we discovered that the flight was delayed til 10:45 -- called united
and booked a backup through lax which had a later non stop departure to maui--- the flight was changed til 10:00am then 11:00am and again til 11:45----------changed to the flight to lax and then on to maui ---when we left pdx the sfo plane had not yet boarded ----- got to lax with about 20-25 min til our plane was scheduled to leave and the gate was at the other end of the world --- if it wasnt for a passing courtesy vehicle we never would have made the plane --- first class was full but we did get seats in economy plus but not together---net difference in time from the original arrival schedule was about 30 min later
went to alamo and got our saturn suv a vue with about 1500 miles on it ---clean interior --no bugs and still wet from the washing--------------cost of the suv for 8 days was 189.00
drove to our condo --hana pau hale in kihei-------we checked in after hours and the keys were in the lock box at the office --- always a good start--- as soon as we walked in the
door the dw said she loved it ---------------dropped our stuff and went to bada bings for a small pizza dinner and then around the corner to local boy for my first shave ice with kaui cream---------and ice cream in the bottom of the cup
fri - 11/9
went to kihei cafe for breakfast - bw had an omelet and i had mac pancakes- had heard so much about it that there was no way i would order anything else----- our server was from hempstead ny and that made us neighbors- she would drop by the table and chat -- at one point she came by with a plate of bacon and home fries --she put it on the table and said "eat it – another fu--ed up order"
went to safeway and bought the usual stuff for breakfasts and some lunches --- also lots of fruit for fruit salad which we ate 2xs a day --------had lunch at the condo and spent the rest of the day relaxing-bw in the shad and i in the sun working on my tan------------sunsets are magnificent -------------when the sun goes down some of the folks there blow conch shells
met a couple from vancouver with 3 daughters- the oldest is 4 and they come here every year for 2 weeks ---- could not imagine travelling with 3 young kids-- car seats etc-- they said they brought 11 bags with them and that doesnt include the husbands racing bike
all units at this place are ocean front units -- from our lanai you walk across about 30 feet of grass -- down a few steps to the beach
at this condo they have enertainment every tues nite on the lawn -- there was a singer/guitar player (we saw him again a few nites late at the 4 seasons) and a hula dancer-- on thurs nites there is a nohost getogether where everyone brings a pu pu to share and mingle
we went to dinner that nite at the pu pu lounge -- good food and good service--- shave ice for dessert
sat 11/10
went to the farmers market and bought some stuff as gifts as well as more fruit for the required fruit salad
called dws sister and she saw us live on the condo web cam
before leaving i made reservations for 2 anninversay dinners as this trip was a belated gift to each other
the first dinner was at capische at the diamond resort ------------im going to post our menu as well as the prices -- just so if you are thinking of going there you know what to expect
1 white truffle risotto (we split it) 21.00
1 chicken breast -35.00
1 lamb shank (osso bucco)-35.00
1sorbet-9.00
1 pina colada -9.00
2 margaritas-24.00
2 glasses of wine 36.00------------not a typo
1 coffee
total 172.00 before tax and tip
the view here is a 9 only because its not on the ocean
service was a 10
and the food was an 11
and the wine was expensive
sun 11/11
relaxed around the condo -- dw in the shade and i in the sun----breakfast and lunch in-------since dw is an interior decorator we spent the aft driving around looking at open houses
that nite i bbqed the steaks i bought on friday-----another good day
mon 11/12
the plan for today was to drive up to lahaina and around west maui-
we had lunch at cheeseburgers in paradise – the bw was looking to replace a ring that she had and have the stone reset in the new ring --- most stores did not carry settings only or if they did the bw didn’t like it – well what do you know –she found the setting—we agreed on a price and they said it would take a few hours to resize the ring – we weren’t about to leave the stone with them --- they agreed we could watch the resetting of the stone – so we went on our west maui drive—drove hwy 30 service road up to napili and as far as fleming beach when we got the call that the ring was resized and ready for the stone to be set--- watched them set the stone and then went down to the banyan tree to see the art work being exhibited--------------------------------that nite we had kfc and watched dancing with the stars
tues 11/13
breakfast in and we drove up to the volcano via paia and makawao---- had lunch at the kula lodge and continued up the mountain past the eco tours buildings where I went zip lining the last time we were there--- clear day and the view is outrageous --- have to admit felt a little short of breath up there
had the tues entertainment back at the condo and we went to the movies to see American gangster------------another great day in paradise
wed11/14
breakfast at kihei café again--------relaxed day in the water and relaxing with a good book
2nd anniversary dinner tonite at ferraros at the 4 seasons resort
The view here is outrageous- an 11 – service and food was a nine even though the prices were a 12 ------------here is the menu and the prices just so you don’t get surprised if you go there
1 insatata di mare----25.00
1 lobster risotto-49.00-----again not a typo
1 papardele vitelo -38.00
1 spagetti salsic-33.00
1 italian end (biscotti-espresso-limoncello) -14.00
1 ice cream=109.50
1 pina colada 12.00
2 margaritas 28.00
Total—200.00 before tax and tip
They knew it was our anniversary and they brought over a place with white chocolate bark and on it was written happy anniversary and there were a few more goodies on the plate
Thur 11/15
Last day ---arranged for a very late checkout as our flight wasn’t til 10:30pm
Went to spices at the maui coast hotel for breakfast and spent the day in the sun-
Went to café o lei for dinner- back to the condo for a shower and to change for the airport-
After about the 2nd day I was wearing my bathing suit and sandals everywhere except for the 2 fancy dinners
By far the best and most relaxed vacation we have ever had – wont be surprised if we book nest years vacation within the next week or so
Usual congestion at the airport with security and agriculture inspections—
I packed a 4 ounce bottle of sun screen and an 8 oz bottle of suntan oil – well the screeners found the 4 oz bottle and took that but missed big one
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