Faith, Folklore, and Friends

When I called to reserve our table at Old Lahaina Luau months in advance, I was told it was already full for the night we would be there.  I was put on a waiting list, and before long, someone cancelled their reservation and we were able to get a table.  It is billed as the only authentic luau on the island, where a whole pig is cooked in the ground.  It was a beautiful place. There was entertainment before and after our meal. Pictured above are poi and sweet potato chips.  Pretty, but not very tasty to me. We served ourselves in a buffet line, and I wanted to try a little of everything.  There were several buffets set up, and we didn't have to wait. The meal and entertainment lasted about three hours, and I enjoyed every minute of it.  Don't miss this if you go to Maui.

I am a huge fan of food trucks.  They are just about everywhere you go in Hawaii, and unfortunately, I wasn't able to try them all.  We found this one near the entrance of Makena State Park, and it looked yummy. Fish tacos are apparently beach food, because they were selling them as fast as they could put them together.  Mine was very fresh and good. It was just under $10 for the taco and a large drink. I wish I had another one right now.

Makena State Park on Maui has beautiful white sand beaches, backed by a dormant volcanic cinder cone. The water was clean but cold, very different from the Gulf water that we are used to. Makena Beach was once a popular nudist beach, but popularity has decreased dramatically since everyone owns a cell phone with video now.  All beach visitors were properly clothed the day we were there. Chickens run wild in the park; I'm guessing there are no coyotes or foxes on the island.

We had not see land for four days, so we were are excited about coming into Maui.  We had a perfect sunrise, then started seeing volcanic mountains come into view. People there really do say Aloha all the time. Maui is one of the most beautiful places on Earth.  I'm so thankful we got to see this!