Aloha!

When I was in high school my church youth group was invited to a Native American island in Alaska. After spending a week there, they sent us off without goodbyes, insisting that it was "see you later", leaving the door open to see one another again. I think that is the spirit of "aloha" since it expresses both hello and goodbye.  Today was our last day in Maui, and though we had a great time at the pool this morning, we had a bit of sadness towards the afternoon.  We love it here.   

So, in the spirit of a last day, here are our favorites. And don't worry, we didn't stay sad very long. We had some fruity beverages and went shopping -- that will cure any ailment! :)

Favorite Food

Ann: The mahi with the citrus rub and passionfruit sauce.

Erica: Also mahi! Mine had a yummy Thai coconut sauce. 

Favorite Beverage

Ann:  Passionfruit Smoothie

Erica: Ack! I forgot about the smoothie. I loved that. But I also loved the green flash colada.  (I drank more this week than I have in years!).

Favorite Experience

Ann:  The jeep trip on Lanai. The unknown of it made it so fun!

Erica:  Turtles at Turtle Town. Have I mentioned I love those guys?

Favorite Purchase

Ann: Croc Sandals - oceanspray in color. 

Erica: Is it cheating to say a purchase made before the trip? My grown up sunglasses were awesome.  They aren't red, retro or with flowers, but they worked great (and looked divine if I do say so myself).

Favorite Photograph

Ann:  The series of remote pictures at Shipwreck Beach. And again, I didn't bring the tripod. I mean, I brought it on the trip, but not on the mini-trip. Sigh.

Erica:  I really like the remote picture from the mile 17 stop on Haleakala.

Favorite Cookie Flavor

Ann: Pineapple Mac Nut

Erica: Lilikoi Mango

Favorite Uncontrollable Laughter

Ann: Gotta be in the jeep. Half of what happened didn't make the blog... Although the first time in the water at Kaanapali trying to put flippers on was pretty awesome. 

Erica:  Hmmm.  We laughed so much! I would agree with the jeep though.  The laughter was coupled with anxiety about not having a bathroom. That made me a little more hysterical.

It's time to pack up the computer! Thanks for traveling with us. Aloha!