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5/20/2019 0 Comments Morning Walk on Wailea Beach TrailAloha! I cannot think of a better walk in the morning than a walk along a beautiful Hawaiian beach. The only thing that could be better is a walk along many beautiful Hawaiian beaches! Welcome Wailea Beach Walk!!! Our walk does not start in Wailea, but on beautiful Kam III beach. The entrance is at the south end of the beach.  The lone palm tree marks the spot.  Well, actually it is the little blue hiker guy sign that marks the spot . . . There are some beautiful sunset photo-taking spots at the beginning of the trail! Our trail takes us first to Kihei Surfside Resort.  I love the little blue hiker signs that dot the edge of the grass here. The trail follows the edge of the resort to beautiful and award-winning Keawakapu Beach. Actually, if all you do is walk Keawakapu Beach, you will go home satisfied! Below is entering the beach from Mana Kai Maui Resort.  And this is at the other end of the beach...  Next on our walk is Mokapu, which fronts Andaz Resort in Wailea.  At the far end of Mokapu Beach is the official start of the paved Wailea Beach Walk.  I took this photo of Ulua Beach from the paved walkway. Ulua Beach fronts Wailea Elua Village (condos, not a resort)  Wailea Beach Walk between Wailea Elua Village and Wailea Mariott. About 2 miles into the walk, we come to the Grand Wailea's little church and it looks like they are getting ready for a wedding.  After the Grand Wailea, the path takes us to the Four Seasons.  This next picture is one of my favorite spots on the trail. The ocean view at Wailea Point.   And here we are at the end, Fairmont Kea Lani. The walk is a little more than 3 miles one way. Fabulous!!! ALOHA!
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5/4/2019 0 Comments UPCOUNTRY DAY TRIP! There are lots of places you can visit upcountry--Haleakala, Makawao old town, zip-lining, Surfin' Goat Dairy--and they are all fun. I chose these particular stops, because they are all off Kula Hwy and within a relatively short distance from each other. Plus, it is Saturday and the Upcountry Farmers Market is a great place to see what kind of growing goes on upcountry. FIRST STOP, UPCOUNTRY FARMERS MARKET Google Maps tells me it will take 39 minutes from the condo to get there. The Farmers Market is open 7 am to 11 am on Saturdays.  Looks like a farmers market, right? Only, besides your basic mainlander veggies, these farmers grow papayas, mangos, and adorable little bananas.
With thanks to these two gentleman, I think I have found the perfect career change for my husband... Lava Rock Gardens.  Next stop, Ali'i Kula Lavender Lots of lavender.
There is an entrance fee of $3.00 per person. There is also a gift shop, a walking tour, and lovely views of the ocean down below. This is a fun place to take your small child or grandchild for a few picturesque photos of your little person among the lavender and other plant life. And, even if you do not have a child, this peaceful place has plenty of spots where you can take selfies of you and your companions among the lavender or standing above the beautiful valley and ocean below. So, who's hungry? We are only 20 minutes further up Kula Hwy from some great food! Ulupalakua Ranch for Lunch This is a real cattle ranch, but we are here for the food. Ulupalakua's grill serves beef, venison, lamb, and elk burgers, plate lunches (with beef, venison, lamb or elk steak), and a special of the day, which is usually something from the smoker (as in, the thing that you use to slow cook meat). Today, the special is a pulled pork sandwich.  And it is very tasty!! Across the street from Ulupalakua Ranch Store and Grill is Maui Wine, where you can do wine tasting. I can't think of a prettier location to enjoy wine tasting.
The stretch of Kula Hwy between the lavender farm and the ranch has multiple turnouts where you can stop and take pictures of the valley and ocean below. It is a beautiful drive and even if you do not take a single picture, it is a view you are not likely to forget! And so ends our upcountry day trip! Well, except for the hour it takes to get back to Kihei. ALOHA!!
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