Maui in 60 Pictures or Less - Page 2

Welcome to the second and final page of this adventure.

Me swinging through a waterfall. This was one of the stops on the famous "Road to Hana".

That same waterfall from a distance.

Another place we stopped at was the "Garden of Eden". We weren't thrilled about this place because they are one of the few areas that charge you a bug fee just to get in. However, they did have a few areas of beauty that almost made it worth it. Here is a female peacock with her kids. Mouse over to see the difference between her and the male peacock.

The grounds were pretty well kept and I loved the lush plant life backdropped by the ocean.

More greens and blues. Those flowers are called "lobster claws".

These are the puohokamoa falls. Unfortunately, we were not able to go swimming there. Apparently, these falls are on private property. They used to have them open to the public. But some douchebag hurt himself there and then decided to sue the owners. Now nobody gets to enjoy the falls. Thanks, asswipe.

This is a rainbow eucalyptus tree.

So one of the big attractions at this place was advertised as a "bird show". There were many beautiful parrots on display. There was this kind of dodgy dude running the show. So we, and two other couples walk up. "Have your picture taken with the parrots!" There was another couple that bit. As he was putting some of the parrots on the girl, he casually mentioned "There's a small fee for this by the way." So after a few poses (which were pretty entertaining, for the record) and taking pictures with their own camera, the guy asks them for $20. I could see they were a little taken aback. They were probably expecting more around $5 (so was I). It's just like I always tell Tina - if they don't give you the price straight up, leave with haste or prepare to get bent over.

This belongs in "things that make me /facepalm." I mean, seriously? I can't imagine what the three blocked out lines describe. Signs like these can be used as a historical barometer of how much a civilization has devolved.

Probably the most beautiful cave entrance I've ever seen.

This cave area is known as the moray eel. It doesn't creep me out as much as the real thing.

Most of the walls of this cave looked like chocolate to me. You are free to think whatever you want.

A little skylight in the cave.The greenery creeps in as far as it can go.

Heading out. I love this shot - great contrast showing the transition of two different worlds.

More falls and pools.

I think this one is named Wailua Falls. So incredible.

Seven Sacred Pools. We swam around here for quite a while.

An interesting note is that the surface along the edges of the falls and the surrounding areas are hollow underneath. The rocks you see are more like juts expanding over a much larger body of water. Apparently, people would dive in and drown because they would get caught underneath the juts and not be able to find their way out. Please be careful, especially when doing stupid things.

Our next stop was the Haleakala volcanic crater. This area is over 10,000 feet above sea level and so you are literally above the clouds.

Another view of the surrounding crateresque area.

There is an observatory at the summit. Apparently they allow people to visit it only once a year. We were not quite that lucky.

Sunset on the beach. Life is good.

Here's Tina having a good time kayaking.

Another shot from the kayak, I wanted you to feel like you were on the water.

Sea turtles! Unfortunately, our camera got wet while taking snapshots and thus this concludes our picture taking in Maui.

Not everyone was so happy about our trip away. "I'm so glad you're back home!"

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