Thursday 15
September and Friday 16 September
Lahaina –
our first stop on this the Hawaiian sector of the cruise.
After
finding the bus stop we decided it was too hot to wait around for the next bus
as we had just missed one. So we hailed a taxi which proved to be a much better
idea as it turned out. Our female driver gave us her card so we could call
when we were ready to return to the ship.
We asked to
be taken to Black Rock. She dropped us on the northern side of the rock where
the beach was uncrowded and the water was quite calm. Good for snorkelling.
There was a shady spot where we could sit too. The water was beautiful, not
much of a reef as such but the rocks attracted lots of fish and it’s always fun
swimming when it’s lovely and warm! We have been to Maui a couple of times and
stayed as well as calling in on a previous cruise, but we had never been up to
Black Rock.
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| Turning towards our mooring in Lahaina we have a good view of Molokai |
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| The Banyan tree on Front St, just near the dock |
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| There had been huge floods prior to our arrival restricting access to some major sightseeing areas. This stormwater channel was flowing well |
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| A lovely spot for snorkelling |
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| A beautiful golf course behind the beach |
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| Jim's all set |
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| Enough already! |
When we had
enough we packed up and walked the short distance to Whaler’s Village, a
shopping area with lots of beach front restaurants. We were headed for Hula
Grill, where Jim assured us the fish tacos were renowned! After trying fish
tacos in Vancouver with Neil, we were certainly looking forward to trying them
again. They did not disappoint. Different fish as it was grilled as opposed to
fried, but delicious. I had a Maui breeze to drink – a concoction of fruit
juices – which was very welcome on a hot day. Sitting looking out over the sea, it was
gorgeous.
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| My Maui Breeze |
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| Excellent fish tacos |
After lunch
we went in search of the Croc Shop. I was hoping to buy another pair, but as it
turned out there was a 40% off the second pair sale. Anita and I both wanted
two pairs and both Jim and Ian wanted a pair each. So we pooled our sales and
halved the cost to get the 40% discount on three pairs of the six between us –
a good deal all round. There was a Norgan Daaz ice cream shop nearby so we sat
with our ice creams watching the world go by.
After
calling our cab to pick us up, we returned to Lahaina and the ship. There was
no queue to get back on the tender which was welcome as it was hot and humid.
The ship was staying overnight, so many guests were taking advantage and going
ashore for the evening for sunset cruises and luaus. We just relaxed on board.
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| locals taking advantage of a small break just near the dock |
The
following day we went to the shopping centre in Lahaina. The misnomer “Outlet”
centre attracts the visitors, but really it is only another shopping centre.
Lots of high end stores are infiltrating these malls and bargains are hard to
find. So we came away empty handed. I wanted to return to Bubba Gump so we went
there for lunch. We scored a table at the water’s edge and soaked up the view
while dining on lovely fish and chips or salad (for my part).
After
looking around some more shops on Front Street we returned to the ship. The end
of a lovely visit to our first island in Hawaii. Off to Hilo tomorrow.
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