Tuesday, November 12, 2013



We took a side trip from Lahaina Harbor on board the Trilogy catamarans to the Island of Lanai.  The boat leaves around 9AM from the docks at Lahaina and returns to Lahaina harbor about 6-7 PM.  It's a very full day and the crew of these catamarans really knows how to treat the visitors.  They're very patient with the elderly and children and very informative regarding the islands and wildlife.  It's NOT a standard tourist trap operated by people who are so bored with telling the same old story to ignorant tourists.  These folks are REALLY good, and enthusiastic.  If you run across whales or dolphins during the 90 minute crossing, they will take the time to slow down and let you see them as up close as the law will allow their boats to approach.  If the wildlife decides to initiate a closer contact, then you can consider yourself very lucky as this does often happen.  Great work by Trilogy Charters!
9/18/2013.

Check-in at the Lahaina Harbor.



Night time visits the Sheraton Black Rock in Ka'anapali, Maui Hawai'i.
9/16/2013.

The view to the Island of Lanai, Hawaii as seen from the balcony of the Sheraton, Black Rock Resort in Ka'anapali, Maui Hawai'i.  This is one of the most easily accessible snorkeling venues in Maui, if you are staying at the resort.  Black Rock, at the right of this photo has some very nice coral and tropical fish to view.  In addition, it is a nice gathering place for sea turtles.
9/18/2013.

Chef Bobby Masters and his kitchen crew at the Hula Grill in Ka'anapali, Maui Hawai'i as viewed from the Chef's table (bar).  This crew does amazing things with local Hawai'ian foods!


Hawai'ian Opah with locally grown tatsoi greens, radish sprouts, and tomato salsa served at the Hula Grill.
9/16/2013.

Ahi Sashimi served at the Hula Grill, Ka'anapali, Maui Hawai'i.
9/16/2013.


Ahi Poke Tacos served at the Hula Grill, Ka'anapali, Maui Hawai'i.
9/15/2013.

Kukui nut encrusted Ono (Wahoo) sandwich served at Leilani's on the Beach in Ka'anapali, Maui Hawai'i.
9/17/2013

A Lava Flow and a Mai Tai served at the Hula Grill in Ka'anapali, Maui Hawai'i.  9/17/2013