Sharon and I just got back from Maui. Haven't been able to windsurf for several years, but my balance is getting better, so we just had to find a place and try.
Of course, the wind had shut down for several days because of all the rain Hawaii was getting. We arrived late Sunday night, so we took it easy monday. Went Snorkeling and whale watching on Tuesday, and were surrounded by 3 pods of whales. They were jumping all around the boat. We stayed at the Maui Sunset in Kihei, and were also able to watch the whales from our deck. One thing we learned, is a bad day in Maui, is a fantastic day anywhere else. We did go up to the Haleakala Creater (10,023 feet) no snow. 54 Degrees Temp, back down at the bottom, it was a cooled 79 Degrees, so we were forced to wear our shorts again.
Friday and Saterday we spent walking the beaches at kanaha Beach Park and Windsurfing. Winds were light, because of all the rain, but the winds were on shore or side on shore. If you get there, you need to eat a MaMa's fish house, and at Paia Fish Market.
The living is slow, and relaxed. A real treat from the mainland. I find myself still driving and walking slow. Sharon says I have island fever. Can't wait to go back. Now thinking of a trip to aruba or Margarita. Anyone have experiance there??/ let us know
We are looking forward to some local windsurfing this year as well. See you all on the water.
Lynn