Hawaii Day 2 May 28, 2023

 We woke up early today (go figure).  We decided to walk the Kapalua Coastal Trail which is about 1 mile north of where we’re staying.  The map took us to a parking lot that required us to pay which was fine but the thing wouldn’t accept our payment so we drove another mile and parked just north of the Ritz.  Things got a little tense because we didn’t know which way to go but we followed three different phones’ maps and managed to walk EXACTLY back to the first parking lot.  Exactly next door to the first parking lot was the second free parking lot with a big sign that said Kapalua Coastal Trail.  Good grief. 

The hike was amazing.  For one stretch we walked on the beach then walked back to our car. 

Family on the Kapalua Coastal Trail

Ryan on the trail

We were trying to get back to the condo by 9am (local time) because most unexpectedly, A&M was playing Vanderbilt in the SEC baseball championship.  We lost but it was fun to watch and more fun that the game was over by 11.  The kids took the jeep and went into Lahaina then into Kaanapali and they had a blast – that’s a first on any family vacation ever.  

Nick and I read and sat by the pool then Alex from Maui Stand Up Paddle Board (http://mauisuprental.com/) brought us two paddle boards and they were fun! (This was around 2pm).  I highly recommend Alex!  We all went out on them but Nick had a little trouble because he’d had four margaritas!!! 

And the best part of the day was the giant sea turtles swimming DIRECTLY under our lanai. 

Taken from our balcony

After spending the day outside the kids and I walked to the grocery store to grab some snacks and other things.  We had such a good time.  While we were at the store Nick cooked chicken thighs, asparagus potatoes. 

Walking home from the grocery store.

We got home and Grant passed out on the couch – like didn’t wake up for dinner and didn’t wake up until 9:30!  Ryan, Nick and I ate dinner outside and it was lovely.

Ryan and I had a good talk after dinner then we went to be around 8:30 or so.  Good grief the time change is tough!

VERY FUN DAY!