digging, strolling & nibbling

yesterday was a bit touch & go from a weather standpoint. & when I say touch & go weather, this is very different than on the mainland. it means at times sung & at times drizzling. our personal travel agent (pat) thought this would be a good time for a little hike. the boys had already had some good beach time in the AM.


digging in a "lava hole"

we went to see the "iao needle" in the iao valley in central Maui. the hike was well recommended in the guidebook. it was a lovely stroll but not quite the kind of hike to which we are accustomed. this fact was a delight to our little hiker whose "legs get tired" very easily!


a family pic


the needle


lava rock jumping!



a view of the valley


this may be one of my favorite pics of all time

after our hike we headed to the beach for more sand & water play. that plan was thwarted by traffic, impromptu whale watching & naps (see pat's post). so we had to change tact a bit & enjoyed a sunset picnic on the beach. there was yummy nibbles, a little dancing, a little digging, some whale spotting & a lovely mama/E stroll. here are a few pics from the evening.