On Sunday, we decided to pack a picnic and hit the beach. We went back to Makena State Park, as it was our favourite spot of all those we had previously gone to. Now I am completely and utterly petrified of water. Every time I go swimming, I have a panic attack and FREAK OUT. This fear is rooted in an early exposure to Jaws, something I wish so much that I could undo. *Note to future parents, never show your kids the Jaws series, NEVER.* However, I'm not sure what it was, maybe the beach vibes, or the warm sand, or the crashing of the waves, but something compelled me to splash into the Pacific. The funny part is, once I got in, I didn't want to get out. It was great facing my biggest fear! I had a great (and exhausting) day swimming and sunbathing, and finished it off with a local treat of rice wrapped ice cream. They sound odd, but they are delicious, and come in a plethora of flavours. I had vanilla (white) and white chocolate raspberry (pink) - you can see the picture below.
Monday (today) brought us our last day in Maui, and we decided to tackle the Road to Hana or R2H. This historical and informative trip is all about the journey, not the destination. A 6-hour drive, with many stops, winds through amazing waterfalls, breathtaking views, lush rain forests, botanical gardens, black beaches, and has a story behind every sight. I learned about the early settlers, the tribes and conflicts, and tales and legends told my locals. Sometimes, it was nice to sit back, not attempt to take the best photo I could, and breathe in the fresh Pacific air as I sat back and took in the scenery. It was nice, refreshing, and a calming contrast to our busy everyday lives. But, I don't think I can even begin to tell you how amazing it was, definitely something you have to see for yourself.
Off to bed for the last time, and our last morning walk on the beach!
Forgot to mention the beautiful sunsets we saw last night and tonight. It's so nice that it's such an individual experience, but one that you can share with so many others. There are also so many lizards here!
Okay, now I'm done, for real this time.
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| Berries on the R2H |
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| Trail off the R2H |
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| Foliage on the R2H |
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| Flowers on the R2H |
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| SPIDER on the R2H |
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| Black lava that cooled in the Pacific from Mt. Haleakala on the R2H |
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| Black Sand Beach on the R2H |
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| Black Sand Beach- R2H |
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| Lava cooled on the R2H |
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| Waterfall on the R2H |
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| Wall of Ivy and Water |
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| Rice covered ice cream |
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| Sunset |
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| Lizards |
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