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In January of 2006, we went to Maui. We being Dean and Kendra, Brad and Alison, and Leslie and Mark. While this book is photographs from the trip, there are a few things we learned while visiting Maui. We would like to share those tidbits of information.

Pack aloe vera. While it may seem like a grand idea to play in the sun, a sunburn is not enjoyable, no matter what time of year. Leslie learned this on the very first day, when she decided to imitate a lobster. Brad, being the competitive sort, tried to outdo her burn by not using sunscreen on his last day in Maui. Both regretted their choices. Use sunscreen.
Every meal must have poki present. While you would think that every meal in Maui would have pineapple, the second largest crop, it is a fact that every meal requires poki, an odd pickling of squid, crab or another seafood, and some type of asian peppers. The meal may be grilled steak and potatoes, spaghetti, pizza or even swordfish. Whatever the cuisine, poki is required, but not by the native Hawaiians. Maki is a necessity of Dean and Kendra. Eat your poki.
The road to Hana really does have quite a few curves. The often quoted number of curves is six hundred. We did not count each one, but let us assure you that there are enough to create nausea in even the most stalwart of stomachs. There are many beautiful pullovers in which to ease your stomach, but that would not be the Kattelmann style of travel. Therefore, when traveling with us, be sure to take seasickness medicine or ginger, your choice. Enjoy those curves.
Getting moved to first class on an earlier flight on your way to Maui is not a good option. Though it may seem a magnificent idea at the moment, what with the complimentary meal and drinks, you will be forced to wrangle the airline representative via the phone to insure that you have a seat for the ride back to the mainland. While getting stuck in Maui is not unpleasant, the costs for staying may become prohibitive. Stay on your original flight.
No matter what skin tone you choose, what condiment you prefer, or how you travel, take some people you love. You may be amazed at what a wonderful experience you will have. Enjoy the stay.

The weather that greeted us the morning before we left.
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Frost was on everything.
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A great drink that we had at the Luau.
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Mark and Leslie at the Luau.
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Fire, he he he, Fire.
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The view from the balcony of our condo. Nice!
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Our map informed us that tourists like to stack rocks here. The map noted that they have no significance. In fact, they mark the location of the Nakalele blowhole.
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The drive to the Nakalele Blowhole situated on Nakalele point gives views of spectacular coastline. This view is looking East towards Kahakuloa Head, the lighter shaded hill on the horizon.
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The Nakalele Blowhole is the result of the ocean wearing away the shore below the lava shelf. With each wave, water is forced through the opening and erupts upwards similar to a geyser.
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Much of the coastline around Maui consists of a'a lava. This type of lava is porous and sharp. Solidifed a'a lava makes for slow walking.
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Mark and Leslie with the blowhole in the background.
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Honolua Bay, found on the highway towards Nakalele point, is popular with surfers. However, we did not see any on our drive.
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The 'Iao Needle, located in 'Iao Valley State Park was once used as a natural altar. The needle is the remaining core of a basaltic volcano that has eroded away.
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Sunrise on the beach at Kaanapali. Clouds gather over the island of Lanai, once the whaling capital of Hawai'i.
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On our way to snorkeling, it was COLD. Would would seriously expect cold in Hawaii?
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I think someone missed the corner.
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Turtles are a protected species, and there were a lot of them. We saw this one on the way back from snorkeling.
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This is on the drive to Hana. So many curves...
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Stopping on the drive to Hana. So many curves...
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Red Pine Cone Ginger. Ginger was planted by the workers building the road to Hana. When the first Polynesians arrived to Hawai'i 1500 years ago, the islands were covered only in shrubs and grasses.
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Overlooking the Taro fields on the road to Hana.
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Ditto. This is the only photography of me from the trip.
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Taking a much needed break on the drive.
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Pretty waterfalls were prevalent on the road to Hana when we were on the rainforest side of the island.
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Alison enjoys a chocolate covered banana.
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Waianapanapa Beach, this large, "black sand" beach, is set among lava cliffs, and the sand is actually smooth, lava pebbles. A cave just off the beach has inspired many stories, such as the birth of the wife of King Kamehameha I.
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Even with all the warnings, would you believe that people actually swam there. Nuts!
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Painted Eucalyptus trees dotted the road to Hana.
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Ho'okipa Beach
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A boat out for an evening cruise.
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