Saturday, January 15, 2011

Maui 2011

Maui was everything we hoped it would be and more. It was also a much needed vacation for us (especially me!) and break from reality. To sum it up...Gorgeous beaches. Snorkeling. Our awesome house. Spectacular sunsets. Whale watching. Matt's hilarious videos and commentary of our adventures. Eating dinner on the back porch each night. Surfing. Accidently stumbling upon a nude beach. Playing Rollick (reverse charades). Hula pie. Big Beach-our favorite beach. The Luau-the boys hula dancing, the kids funny remarks out loud, the MC (what a character), and scoring a free ukeleili. Boogie boarding. Shaved ice-so delicious! Our jacuzzi and outdoor shower that we used daily (esp Matt). The Marriott's amazing pool. Having to cancel our bike tour on the volcano due to severe weather and mudslides (bummer). Eating fresh pineapple everyday. Austin wearing his snorkel gear any chance he could get. Shopping in Laihana. Eric stepping on a sea urchin (ouch!). Catching geckos. Jack in the Box tacos (disgusting). "Dirty Bit", the song of the trip. And so much more...Be prepared with picture OVERLOAD (but how can you not when you go somewhere like Maui???!!)


Of course, we went to a lot of beaches-snorkeled, boogie boarded, surfed (pictures coming later), made sandcastles, and just enjoyed the sun and surf...















Did some whale watching...




Went to a luau...






Shopped a bit...



Swam at the Marriott's pool in Kanapali...






Chilled at our awesome house...






And witnessed many beautiful sights and sunsets...









3 comments:

Julie said...

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh Maui!! It sounded like you guys had an absolute blast. Loved all the pictures and makes me miss the beach!!!! SO FUN!!! You look amazing by the way!~!

Katie said...

Nate also stepped on a sea urchin in Maui. The local 'witch' doctor promised him that if he just peed on it, all would be well!!! After we got home, the thing got huge and pus filled-he had to go get it removed and drained! Made for a good story at the hospital. Hopefully Eric's sea urchin incident goes better!

Love all your pictures-looks like such a great time!

Mom in Mendon said...

Looks like it was fabulous.