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Thursday, May 31, 2018

Buckhorn Pub

In Boonville, on Hwy 128, you'll find the Buckhorn Saloon.




8 oz beef hamburger with Pepper Jack cheese and onion rings for $15.25. A little on the expensive side. Best I've ever had? No, but it was a tasty burger


Steak Tacos--$13 for 3 street tacos. Again, it was expensive but tasty.



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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Sam Sato

We stopped at Sam Sato to pick up food for the plane ride home.


It's located at 1750 Wili Pa Loop. There are a few tables inside but most people take their food to go.


You can pick up some turnovers--$1.25 each.


Their manjus are better--azuki (black) bean or lima (white) bean--each $0.75. I liked the lima beans better.


Sam Sato's is known for their dry mien--$7.50 for a large. Frankly, I thought this was too dry and there wasn't much flavor.



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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Maui Tropical Plantation

The Maui Tropical Plantation is a 60 acre preserve located on a former sugarcane field. It offers a 40-minute tram ride ($16) that covers the sugarcane growing process and the different plant types on the plantation.


It's located at 1670 Honoapilani Hwy.


The grounds are beautiful and free to enjoy.




The plantation also has an art gallery, a restaurant and a store specializing in "Made in Maui" products.


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Monday, May 28, 2018

Leoda's Kitchen & Pie Shop

From the Ritz Carlton back to the airport, you'll pass by Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop.


It's located at 820 Olowalu Village Rd.


So many tempting options.


Choc Mac Nut on the left and Passion Fruit on the right--$8.75 each. Expensive for a single serving but tasty.



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Sunday, May 27, 2018

Maui Fish Market

I thought lunch at the Maui Fish Market was better than the Lahaina Fish Company. Maui Fish Market is a fresh fish market that also sells prepared food. There are a few tables in the market but most people take the food to go. It's located at 3600 L. Honoapiilani Rd. in Honokowai.


Fish of the Day Plate--$14.79. The mahimahi was moist.


Fish taco, shrimp taco and kahlua pork taco--$4.75 each. They're served on double corn tortillas with cabbage and homemade pico de gallo.



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Saturday, May 26, 2018

Lahaina Fish Company

We had lunch at Lahaina Fish Company.


It's located at 831 Front Street and has a nice ocean view.


Catch of the Day--Mahi Mahi--$18. This was good.


Teriyaki ahi topped with tropical salsa--$18.50. I thought the fish was a little dry and stringy.



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Friday, May 25, 2018

Lahaina

The town of Lahaina is an adorable town. It's not very big.


There is one main street lined with shops and restaurants. Front Street is designated as a "Great Street" by the American Planning Association.




There are a few historic buildings.  This is the Historic Baldwin Home Museum--the oldest home still standing on Maui.



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Thursday, May 24, 2018

Ono Kau Kau

I wanted a typical Hawaiian plate lunch and found Ono Kau Kau not too far from Kapalua.


It's located at 3481 Lower Honoapiilani Rd on the road to Lahaina.


My husband got the Garlic Shrimp & BBQ Chicken Mixed Plate--$12.95. He liked it.


I got the Kalua Pork plate--$10.95. Also another tasty choice.



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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Ritz Carlton Kapalua

We stayed at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua for the 2nd half of our trip.


It's an impressive property with 463 rooms on 54 acres.


The lobby had beautiful floral arrangements.


The rooms are spacious at 440 sf. We had a deluxe room overlooking the landscape. I'm not sure it was worth the upgrade.


The best part was the balcony or lanai off each room.


Beautiful pools with plenty of lounge chairs.




There is a private beach on the property.


Breakfast was included in our daily rate. Made-to-order omelets, fresh fruit and plenty of hot items to choose.



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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Road to Hana

The Road to Hana is an all-day 55-mile drive. Be sure to get a head start to avoid traffic. We set out at 7 am from Wailuku and still managed to run into a little traffic.


First stop is Ho'okipa Beach Park on the north shore of the island. You can watch surfers catch incredibly large waves. Park in the parking lot and walk the short distance to the point.


Next stop is Twin Falls at mile marker 2. It's on private property but you are welcome to hike the easy trail to the falls.


One of the twin falls.


The Hana Highway is lush with greenery all around.


You'll get an occasional glimpse of the ocean.


Our next stop was Ke'anae Arboretum, which houses plants and trees now considered native to Hawaii. Signs identify the species. It's a easy, flat walk. This is a rainbow Eucalytus tree--so colorful.

At the end of the easy trail, beyond the taro patch, you can hike a vigorous trail to the forest. It'll take 25 minutes. We did not take this route because it was pretty muddy.


Venture off the main highway to Ke'anae Point.


There is a coral and lava-rock church nearby.


The best part of the detour is the Keanae Landing Fruit Stand, known for Aunty Sally's Banana Bread.


Stop & get a miniature loaf for $6 + tax. It's moist and warm.


Upper Waikani Falls, also known as the Three Bears Falls is near mile marker 19.


At mile marker 32, you'll find Waianapanapa State Park. It has Maui's only black sand beach.


The park is on the ocean and there are blow holes, sea arches and archaeological sites to explore.



Drive 10 miles past the nondescript town of Hana to reach Oheo Gulch. Entrance to the park is included in your Haleakala entrance pass. The area is known as the Seven Sacred Pools but there are more than 7 cascading pools.


Found this nasty spider & web at the Palapala Hoomau Congregational Church, 1 mile past Oheo Gulch.


On the grounds of the church, you'll find Charles Lindbergh's grave. He was buried here in 1974.

The road was blocked just a little beyond and we weren't able to continue our drive around the backside of Haleakala. We had to turn around and backtrack.


At Koki Beach, we stopped and had lunch at Huli Huli Chicken.


Grilled teriyaki chicken with a salad and rice--$12.

The Road to Hana is a classic Hawaiian tourist destination. I must admit I wasn't that impressed with it. I live in northern California and the drive on Highway 1 is spectacular. No matter how unimpressive, you still have to give it a try. Get an early start so you are not stuck in traffic.



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