MAUI 2012

SO I can now describe one of my perfect days.  We have waited 28 yrs to get to Hawaii.   This particular day my husband had a meeting , yes in maui, so i have always wanted to try to paddle board. I tried it all by myself.  all i can say is ...WOW ITS HARD. i could not believe how much of your entire body it took to keep my balance.  From my toes to my abs to my shoulders.  So cool. Such a challenge. I went pretty far out into the Deep, rich blue ocean,, looking for whales.  I know.. probably NOT a great idea on a paddle board.  But there were others out there too, most of them in kayaks.  We did see some whales way out .  Actually could see them spouting.  thats a "whale" term you learn right away.  Then I got my balance and confidence up, decided to sit then lay back on the board and float and wow the peace and happiness i felt was incredible.  i lay there floating and thinking just how cool this was.  Then i glanced back to the resort and realized i should get up and head back.  On my paddle back in i saw spotted eagle rays.. like a large sting ray. The water was so very blue and easy to see the bottom far down there.  But i didn't spot much more than the rays at that time.   After my husband got done at lunch time we then kayak'd and saw the coolest large sea turtle.. he was very close to us and large and just cool.   AFter an hour or so of kayaking and whale watching we decided to head to a cool town we had biked in the day before. Piai is a cool little local town, and we ate at a famous EXPENSIVE place on the beach called MAMA'S FISH HOUSE.  So worth it.   this pic is the view we had from our table.. minus us of course.  ha ha We were inside . but there were no windows.,, all open air and wonderful.  The food was more than amazing .  The whole experience was amazing. view, food, drink and service.  After our heavenly meal we drove a mile to the NORTH SHORE,, some very large waves with the prettiest water, many surfers all bobbin in the waves waiting for a good one, mountains in the background and the wind blowing in our face.  We stood there watching and looking at the gorgeous place and surfers for an hour.  Wow,  It was so awesome.  Made it back to see the sun set and enjoy a light dinner.  We spent the day moving and exploring and being so together in the moment of whatever the day brought.  Totally awesome. !!!