WHALE WATCHING........KA'ANAPALI, MAUI

KA'ANAPALI RESORT

Ka'anapali is the first master planned resort in the United States

The Sheraton, Hyatt and Westin are at this Resort

The first hotel was complete in 1963

We stayed at the Westin Villas...Beautiful!!!

Teralani 1

Power and Sailing Catamaran

Whale watched with 25 others in less than favorable Weather

High wind, rain, and rough Seas

It was cloudy and overcast the entire trip, but we saw Whales

Humpback Whale

Adult grows to 53 feet in Length-Babies are 9 feet at Birth

Over 3000 Humpback Whales come to Hawaii in January, February and March each Year

They come to birth their calves and to Mate.

These whales generally travel in groups of Three

Father, Mother, Baby

They do not eat during this Period

During the summer they return to Alaskan waters to feed and put on weight in preparation for their annual Migration to Hawaii

Humpbacks are baleen whales and feed mainly on Krill which they catch by opening their mouth and moving through schools of krill and small fish. They then close their mouth and push the water through their baleen plates and out of the their mouth.

Mother and Baby

Swam around our boat for 15-20 Minutes

Male was also with these two as well as two Dolphins

We saw whales breaching in the distance, but not close enough to see clearly, nor was I fast enough to take a Picture

Chuck saw three whales breaching just 0ff the coast of Ka'anapali on one of his runs along the Beach

The catamaran had to be entered and exited via these Stairs

The captain ran the boat up onto the beach and the passengers ran out and up the Stairs

The crew timed the waves so that no one got wet above the Knees

I was old and crippled, so I needed special assistance from the Crew

That is me on a Bench

I had the distinction of being the last one Off

Wet and Wind Blown! It was a Great Day!

ROAD TO HANA...MAUI

Note the roadway rounding the Hilltop

Water flows from the mountains down these ravines and into the Ocean

Thick bamboo forest in top Right

Lush tropical vegetation covers the land on both sides of the Road

Large vines climb to the tops of the Trees

Thick bamboo forests are Abundant

The poles are so thick that it would be impossible to walk through these forests without first clearing a Path

Large trees have exposed roots on the forest Floor

Palm tree with Coconuts

Split leaf Phillodendrom

Yep, the same one that you see in waiting rooms at the doctor's Office

Elephant Ears

Same as you see in many yards in the South

Similar Climates

Banana Trees

Saw no bananas growing on trees, but did see them at roadside Markets

Smaller variety than we are used To

? Tall Trees

Tops covered with these beautiful orange Blossoms

Saw very few Flowers in this Rain Florest

Wrong time of Year???

Ivy?

Looks a lot like English Ivy

? Mango?

Notice the road in top right Corner

The Hana Road is 68 miles of narrow and winding road. There are 59 bridges, 46 of which are one lane. They are made of steel and concrete and date back to 1910 when the road was built. Orginally a footpath, the road connects several small towns with the rest of the island. The road contains 620 curves almost all of which are through tropical forests. It is estimated that over 300 rental cars travel this road each day to see what has been described as original Hawaii. There are no services along this road. It is an all day adventure, but well worth the effort.

In August of 2000, President Bill Clinton named this road the Hana Millennium Legacy Trail.

MAUI SURF

Coast on the road to Hana

Ho'okipa Beach

Black Sand Beach

Hana Road

Naihku

Black Sand Beach

Chuck and I spent seven days last week in Maui. Though it rained part of every day, we thoroughly enjoyed out stay. Though we seldom saw the sun, we will return. Over the next several days, I will post pictures of our visit so you too can enjoy the sights of this beautiful island. These surfers were unknown to us, but provided a show for all who sat and watched.

PROTEA

Protea

National Flower of South Africa

Named after the Sea God Proteus

Dramatic flower in any arrangement, but especially when placed in a tall clear glass Vase

Four 24 inch woody stems at Costco

Long Lasting

Two different types of Protea in this Arrangement

Friends!!!!!!!!

Brooke and Ryan

4 Years Old

The Grandfather

Dominique and Bret

Margie and her Boy

Margaret and Don

Reed

Mother of Three

Mother and Child

The Professor

Good Friends

7 Years Old

This family visited our home last weekend for 6 days of skiing, eating, and having fun. Brooke perfected her skills at the Park City Ski School, while Ryan and his parents enjoyed the "greatest snow on earth." Reed hung out with the old folks, much to his dismay. We love this family and look forward to fishing with them when Strawberry thaws.