Date: 2/1/2024 Day 27 Port: KAHULUI, HAWAII
Description: Explore Kahalui Maui, on Hawaii’s
Valley Island with its natural treasures on land and sea including Mt.
Haleakala Crater, Iao Park Needle Mountain, and spectacular beaches for
swimming, diving and surfing. Head to Lahaina on the westward side of the
island and visit the magnificent world-famous banyan tree in front of the Old
Courthouse building. Browse mile-long Front Street with its shops, galleries,
whaling history museum, and restaurants. Stop for a refreshing shave ice. Look
for unique souvenirs like Maui’s famous “Kitchen Cooked” potato chips, coffee,
and leis. Back in Kahalui visit the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Enjoy a meal
of Hawaiian pig, poi, or fresh seafood in this lush and naturally luxurious
tropical settings.
Planned
Excursion: IAO
VALLEY & MAUI OCEAN CENTER
4.5 Hours Light Activity # OGK-001: Free
Admire the
verdure that blankets Iao Valley. See
the site of the battle that led to the unification of the Hawaiian Islands. Gaze up at the soaring Iao Needle, a remnant
from a volcanic eruption. Browse the
hemisphere’s largest tropical aquarium. See
marine life as diverse as pufferfish and blue marlin.
Todays Notes: We had a rare clear day to travel up to the Iao Valley. We were told that many times at the higher elevation were Ioa Valley Park is located it's shrouded in clouds. Indeed it was a lovely place to explore and take pictures and videos. After that we traveled to the Maui Ocean Center. It had a new I-Max theater in which we watch in 3-D swimming with Humpback Wales. It was awesome as if it seemed you could just reach out and touch them as they appeared to swim overhead. Cathy was initially afraid she might get motion sick watching the 15 minute movie. She was fine and loved it.
Click Here --> Today's Pictures
Click Here --> Iao Valley State Monument Video
Click Here --> MAUI OCEAN CENTER video Part 1
Click Here --> MAUI OCEAN CENTER video Part 2
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