3.27.2008

maui revealed, day 1

I've seen about six other tourists holding this guide book so far all sticky-noted up, including ourselves (thanks Joe & Emily). I'm sure there are countless others hiding this gem in their fanny packs too.

With the exception of our flight being delayed over two hours at LAX, our holiday in Maui has been incredible. Joe and Emily recommended renting the cottage they rented back in August, and oh my gosh, it's beautiful! We arrived to the cottage close to midnight on Monday, so it was too dark to see anything. When we woke up early Tuesday morning, we woke up to this breathtaking view from our room:



The agenda for our first day in Maui was a helicopter ride covering all of the island, buying over-priced groceries, and relaxing at the cottage.







I took a walk around the property at sunset, during Rob's four-hour nap, and snapped these pics:


This is a view of our place from the pool area

Day two sneak peak: a volcano walk around at 10,000 feet, a bike ride beginning at an elevation of 8,000 feet, and a massage.

12 comments:

Lo said...

Sounds fabulous! You guys must have been speechless when you woke up in the morning and looked out the window. Wow!

Winnie said...

j.e.a.l.o.u.s.

weezermonkey said...

Helicopters rule!

emily said...

yea! i'm so glad y'all are loving our recommendations. phew! even more glad you're having a great, relaxing trip for the two of you! makes me ready to go back! ...oh, and i'm glad you're going for the massage too :) we remembered to move rob's car and are on our way to the airport!

~ Jolene said...

sounds amazing so far!!!

wan said...

oh, how i love maui.

we took that same helicopter tour!

Anonymous said...

Looks like you are having fun!!! Did you go snorkeling?

That Girl said...

I've only been to Maui once, and it was with my family, and I spent the entire time studying for the LSAT - I have to go back with the hubs

Cee said...

thanks for the book rec. I'm going to maui in june so i can't wait to see what else you're gonna do.

D and I plan on doing the helicopter tour and the bike ride. Suggestions on where to go snorkeling?

amber said...

maui is hands down our favorite vacation spot! what part of maui were you staying in?

Leslie said...

Wow, purty pictures!

Sorry I'm so late with my comments. I'll probably be even later on your other blog entries. :/

R said...

What a great location! Looks so peaceful. The helicopter tours are pretty awesome. Great pics from that too!