Waipuipani Park, 980 S. Kihei Road
Posted by: elfcroft | January 28, 2023
Rainbow’s End
Posted in Beach, Local, Uncategorized | Tags: Waipuilani Beach
Posted by: elfcroft | January 22, 2023
A Few Views from Wailea
Humpback whales are very active January-March. Photo Opportunities are challenging.
Never know when and where they will break the surface.
I never got the hang of taking selfies…soooo I took a pic of my shadow.
At midnight on Tuesday, November 23, 1982 during the rages of Hurricane Iwa,
this large boulder this large boulder was deposited by a mighty wave on this very spot.
Maui sustained minor storm damages compared to other islands which were devastated by the hurricane.
Wailea’s location and good fortune prevented anyone from being injured.
Plaque in photo.
Posted in Beach, Local, Uncategorized, Whale Watching | Tags: whale watching
Posted by: elfcroft | January 9, 2023
Citrus
The areas of arid climate on Maui are naturally good locations for citrus trees.
The oranges are home grown. Tangerines will ripen next month. Our neighbor (with several lemon trees) seems to have ripe lemons year round.
YES the orange juice is delicious. NO sugar added 😉 BTW the pineapple is from the grocery 😉
Aloha!
Posted in Uncategorized
Posted by: elfcroft | January 4, 2023
Valley
www.mahipono.com also includes Maui Harvest supplying locally grown produce.
For decades, agriculture Maui’s valley was dominated by sugar cane operations and pineapple fields. Now agriculture has 41,000 acres under new management. Extraordinary! Each tree planted has its own water supply with drip and fanjet irrigation. Also, weed mats between rows slows water evaporation.
Posted in Agriculture, Dining-Food, Flora, Local, Uncategorized | Tags: Agriculture, trees, valley
Posted by: elfcroft | December 22, 2022
Here Comes the Moon and the Sun
Moonrise over Haleakala, this morning December 22, 2022 6:20 am 118 deg Southeast
Sunrise over Haleakala, this morning December 22, 2022 6:57 am 115 deg Southeast
Photo taken with Motorola Android 11 from street view 250 E Lipoa Street, 96753 (elementary school).
This is a two for one capture! BOTH THE MOONRISE AND SUNRISE in a single image.
Sunrise (different day)
Posted in Local, Uncategorized | Tags: Haleakala View
Posted by: elfcroft | April 25, 2020
Watch the Water
Photo stylized with Blue Shadows
Watch…waves,
sea turtles,
clouds,
children body surfing,
walkers,
paddle boarders,
surfers,
wind surfers,
kite boarders,
spear fishers,
kayakers,
outrigger canoes,
tour boats headed to Molokini,
incoming flights,
helicopters,
windmills on the ridge,
Lanai,
just above the horizon…at the base of the mountain…traffic moves to and from Kanapali,
sun sets,
moon sets
“to everything there is a season, a time…”
Original photo
“Watch the water.” “Nothing to see here.” Qanon
Posted in Beach, Local | Tags: beach, stylized photo, Waipuilani Beach, waipulani park, watch, water
Posted by: elfcroft | October 11, 2019
Clean Ocean
Great News! Seven years from public awareness, Boyan Slat has success with his second generation clean up method.
“Ocean Cleanup Makes History by Successfully Collecting First Plastic From Great Pacific Garbage Patch” News from goodnewsnetwork.org
Background:
Great video defining the problem!
TEDx Oct 2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROW9F-c0kIQ
First generation clean up method. Lessons learned.
TEDx May 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du5d5PUrH0I
Posted in Beach, Local, Travel | Tags: Boyan Slat, Great Pacific Garbage Patch, ocean cleanup, October 2019, plastic, TEDx
Posted by: elfcroft | October 10, 2019
Maui Research and Technology Park
The website for Maui Tech Park is in need of an update. http://mauitechpark.com
Two big beautiful facilities in the Research and Technology Park are not yet featured on the website. Both Maui Brewing Company and Kihei Charter School (specializing in STEM) are thriving!
DIRECTIONS:
East on Lipoa Street, cross Piilani Hwy toward Haleakala, Lipoa Street transitions to Lipoa Parkway beautifully lined with large trees. The entrance to Maui Nui Golf Course is on the south side of the parkway.
Maui Brewing Company https://mauibrewingco.com
Kihei Charter School http://www.kiheicharter.org
MORE:
Maui Nui Golf Course has special sunset rates and fabulous views.
New construction has started on a residential nursing facility. Opening??
Posted by: elfcroft | October 7, 2019
New on Halama Street
This beauty is three levels with almost 360 degree catwalk for the second and third floors. The second level outdoor seating area has ceiling fans on the oceanside. Just steps away from Kalama Park and beaches. The sign says application has been made for “Bed and Breakfast” permit.
The lot for this home is described as beach front…it’s more like the beach is across the street with residences in-between. This home’s site plan has the main living area facing Haleakala! The photos from the North and South sides of the house does not do the view of Haleakala justice. It must be impressive from the inside and backyard. There is an apartment above the two car garage.
Posted in Beach, Local | Tags: beach access, beach front, custom design, Halama Street, island style, Kalama Park, new homes
Posted by: elfcroft | October 4, 2019
Smoke! Fire!
We saw smoke on the windmill ridge from Wailea. Within 2 hours, social media had reports of a small brush fire…that spread…4100 acres
THIS WEEK:
https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2019/10/fire-blackens-over-4100-acres/
FOLLOWS the major brush fire in the valley in July….10,000 acres
Controlled burns of debris from sugar cane grown in the valley have been business as usual on Maui for decades. Sugar cane was irrigated. Every third or fourth year in a rotation, the exhausted plants were burned and the field replanted. Since sugar cane has been discontinued (no irrigation), brush took over. The land is still designated agricultural use. Test plots evaluated with a variety of different crops expected to be cultivated.
Posted in Local | Tags: brush, fire, July 2019, National news, October 2019, smoke, sugarcane, uncontrolled
Kihei life 