So, we made it to Maui. And it was everything I hoped it would be and more.
We stayed at the Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea, where they brought us fresh pineapple and cool towels at the pool. (I can tell you, that NEVER got old.)
We were welcomed with leis that smelled so good. As a matter of fact, all of Maui smells good (with the exception of the sugar cane plant.) Everywhere we went we smelled eucalyptus, or flowers, or something else fabulous.
The weather was perfect too. A nice change from the 100% humidity in Alabama. It was sunny and 75 pretty much everyday and there was 0% humidity with a nice breeze. This made lounging by the pool a pretty easy job.
We got up early on the first day because of the time change, so took advantage of the morning and took off on The Road to Hana. This is Hookipa Beach, right past the town of Pa'ia, where there were gorgeous views, countless surfers, and even a sea turtle.
We stopped at a fruit stand on the way, where I learned to eat a lili'koi, a.k.a. passionfruit. Did I mention that the pineapple here beyond surpasses any other pineapple I've ever had. I'm really going to miss it. We are getting some shipped home.
There were quite a few waterfalls on the road (which ended up being more like a trail) to Hana. This is Twin Falls. Warning: The water is cold (per Sam.) He jumped off the top! Such a risk taker, that boy!
We climbed a few trees in Kenea, a pretty little fishing town, with probably the most fabulous views of the entire trip if I can even begin to choose.
This is the Oheo Gulch, just past Hana. I, yes me, Bethany, jumped off a cliff here. These are also known as the "Seven Sacred Pools" and there are more of these "pools" above where this picture was taken with cascading waterfalls into each one.
Sam and I went ziplining in Ka'anapali. Breathtaking views, and a few breathtaking drops. This was probably one of the best experiences in my life. I look a little scared here...
I tried to capture just how far it was from one platform to another, but the pictures just don't do it justice. I was also hoping to get a picture when I was zipping across, but I was a little to nervous to let go with one hand in order to snap a pic. Those things go pretty fast!
Tim and Bradley were pretty awesome guides and I recommend Skyline EcoTours to anyone who happens upon the beautiful island of Maui!
Hawai'i wouldn't be Hawai'i without a luau! You know you're in a friendly place when you leave your iPhone on the table and come back an hour later to have security take you right to it.
We also took a helicopter tour. This was unlike anything I've ever done before. Something about views from above just can't compare to seeing the same thing on land.
We had a great pilot. He was the same pilot that flew Jillian and Reed when they were on the island for The Bachelorette! (He was also a Black Hawk and a lot of other cool stuff, but I thought The Bachelorette thing was the coolest.)
View of a coral reef around Mo'lokini island.
Our last night, we had dinner at Mama's Fish House. This place had such a great atmosphere and really good sushi. "The Black Pearl" for dessert wasn't too bad either!
We've had an amazing trip! I hate that it has to end, but I am oh-so-ready to see Nick. I think we shall return for our honeymoon!
