Lahaina, Maui is a royal capital, a whaling town and now a tourist must-see. A walk through Lahaina uncovers surprising history and culture. My wife Nola and I took a stroll through southern Lahaina on a Sunday afternoon early this … Continue reading
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Best Hawaiian islands: How do you ever pick and choose? The previous blog (Visiting Hawaii) gave an overview of Hawaii designed for the first visitor – or for the repeat visitor wanting some additional commentary. This installment (Best Hawaiian Islands) … Continue reading
Visiting Hawaii – the very idea makes everyone happy. Mainlanders are happy because visiting Hawaii is like stepping into a dream of paradise. And Hawaiians are happy because if we are merely visiting Hawaii, we are not permanently increasing their … Continue reading
Science Fact: Humpback whales make a great companion to the Green Sea Turtles in Wednesday’s blog. Not because they are friends, or symbiotes, or even spend much time in the same part of the ocean. But because they share other … Continue reading
Green Sea Turtles, “honu” in Hawaiian, are denizens of the deep that may seem sleepy and lazy. However, a sea turtle shows quite a personality when you watch him engage in his “sea turtle” behavior. A Maui vacation offers many chances … Continue reading
Come take a vacation! Why don’t we go to…oh, how about Maui? Nola and I own an oceanfront condo in west Maui at Honokeana Cove, a private bay in the Napili area, just south of Kapalua. There’s snorkeling with tropical fish … Continue reading