Leave Only Footprints

After Work Beach Walk

A lonesome coconut washed ashore



Baby Beach



Love the palm tree lined sunsets

There were SO many sand crabs peaking out

Found a large shell and a full piece of coral along the shoreline

"He came to them walking on the sea" Mark 6:48
I wouldn't mind a little SUP along the sunset.
SUP = Stand Up Paddle

Dinner Plans



My aunt happened to have a $100 Melting Pot gift certificate laying around and gave it to Jon and I.
We'd never been for a real meal there. I had been for dessert a few times with friends.
You may have noticed I have a lei on. They gave them out for free at the restaurant. Jon put it on me.
I got leied by my husband.
 Pretty unforgettable.

 

We bought the wine pairing option alongside the 4 course meal

 

Meats and 10 different dipping options...
which we forgot what all of them were right after the waitress explained them



I try to be more open to fish now living on a island with scrumptious fish, but seeing the actual lobster tail ON the plate brought the vegetarian mindset out in me, that poor lobster...

 

What I'd been waiting for the whole time, THE DESSERT!
MMMM white chocolate dipped goodies!

  

Twin Falls Hike

Messin' around at Ho'opika

Eating lunch at the world famous beach known for wind surfing

At least trying to eat

New lifeguards :)

 






The also infamous Mama's Fish House overlooks Ho'opika
Mama's is viewed as the best restaurant on Maui
We've never been, too expensive

   

Mama's also owns an Inn next door

 

We stopped at Mana Foods in Paia on the way back, Maui's version of Trader Joes
I got some well sought after locally produced honey... 1.5 lbs worth :) :)

The sky on the drive home was breath taking.
I know, I know, of all things in Maui to appreciate the beauty of- the sky?
But yes, the SKY :D
It looked like God had an extremely soft smooth brush and perfectly orchestrated cloud brush strokes along the skyline 

 Here is footage of the beautiful sky blessed us with this day

Daily Sunsets

The last 3 days had GLORIOUS sunsets that I felt inclined to photograph as I cruised by 

Tuesday's Sunset after Zumba

Wednesday's Sunset after waterfall hiking

Thursday's Sunset after Zumba



Maui No Ka Oi

Malama na Ala

Airport Beach Day

We walked along the long walkway that connected many hotels along West Maui chatting and enjoying our beautiful marriage and time together.

Some gorgeous homes lined the beach

I pointed and said in my smoldering wifey voice

"pleasssssse"

but Jon said no...

:(

Walking

Trekkin' to the bank on the Lower Road

Why drive to the bank when you can walk and take in all of these gorgeous views!

We found a bouncy ball.
It kept us entertained

Lahaina Pali Trail



Where the Blog title comes from: Malama na Ala :means Protect the Trail
We missed the etched in arrow on the sign and went right.
We got lost





Decided to trek up the extremely rural bush toward the top where we'd hope to find a trail.
Jon got there much faster than I, I'm down the mountain CONFUSED in this picture

It got hot. Off came the shirt

Then up went the hair

Then off went the shorts

....

Just kidding. But they did get shorter...

 



It got pretty steep. Me no likey the steep hikes. I took my time.
I would of liked 10 breaks, but Jonny only allowed maybe 5

 

TOP
The Pali is extremely dry and dead right now because we just haven't had enough rain. This trail is very popular between December through March, during the winter season here when it is more lush and green. Aside from the brown and yellow bush, the views of the island were great!



Lunch at the top
We decided instead of finishing by going down hill and then having to come all of the way back, we'd just turn around and go back after 3/4 of the hike. I don't have the leg muscles that my dear hubby has to be able to endure the 4.5/5 difficulty trail with a smile.
And what's that saying.... oh
Happy wife, happy life :)



The way back was so much fun. It was mostly downhill.
We played the old childhood game- "Don't touch the ground, it's lava!!" and hopped from rock to rock.
Which was fairly dangerous. Jonny had an Indiana Jones moment when the rock he jumped down from, unhinged and started after him! Haha

It's no hike without blood!

I challenged him to a water drinking contest afterwards
He won, obviously.
Then we got a very refreshing batch of Island Fro-Yo (frozen yogurt) in Lahaina 

Haha I realise we have enough pictures of my toes on this blog, but these were our feet/legs after the hike. Looks like Jon turned black, and that I have a super bad shoe tan. Thankfully it was mostly dirt and washed right off in the shower!

Stacking

Stacking stones may seem spiritual and calming, which the above image sure is calming, but it doesn't actually mean anything. That's why this sign was posted over by the Nakalele Blowhole.

"Respect the Aina"

That means Respect the Land.

Hawaiians didn't stack those above rocks, tourists did. Hawaiians want the land left alone, let mother nature do it's thing.

Library Visit

Not just any library, Friends of the Library!
A hidden book store out in the boonies that takes a dirt road to get to.
Open odd days and hours.
The books inside are about 5 cents a book

The books on the outside are free



Sarah found an awesome 60's article on coke...



I found an old childhood favorite 

Work Accomplishments

Hula Grill celebrated their 17th Year Anniversary
They closed down the restaurant for 2 hours and invited everyone who've helped in the success to the restaurant. Free pupus (pronounced poo-poos, means appetizers in Hawaiian) and drinks!
I met up with some friends and continued our ventures at the bar next door, and ended at a friend's playing Xbox Kinect. I beat everyone at bowling- the boys had a real issue with that :)
Anyways, this is Kristin and I with the B-E-A-Utiful sunset that night!

Jonny got Employee of the Month at Pineapple Grill
Along with that came $100 toward dinner. 

So we went on Wine Wednesday
Half off of a bottle of wine!
We shared a bottle of wine and enjoyed a 4 course meal.

Maui viewings

This guy (along with his friends that are in the store) is campin' out in the truck bed while driving through town. There are coolers and reclining lawn chairs.
Only in Maui

Once a week I go to the Chiropractor. There's this spot where old men eat their food and feed the nearby birds. There are maybe 30+ birds there awaiting crumbs and bread pieces. Cute old men.

Line at Safeway
Packed beaches
School is out
All signs point to ---> The island is getting busier!

Maui No Ka OI