Yes, you can see whales in July.
Whale sculpture Maalaea Harbor
Whale sculpture Kalama Park in Kihei
Whale sculpture Whaler's Village, Kaanapali
Those are three examples. Have you found the others?
For whale watching in July, I also recommend the movie “Whale Rider” starring 12-year-old Keisha Castle-Hughes nominated for Best Actress for her role. “Whale Rider” was filmed in New Zealand in 2002.
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I have three suggestions, given in no particular order.
Big Beach, Makena State Park
Big Beach, too
This way to Little Beach
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This morning I spotted the mural Wyland painted on a building in the near north side of Indianapolis in 1997. The mural is due east of the main library. The purpose of Wyland’s project was to raise awareness of the ecology of ocean life. He painted over 80 murals in various metropolitan locations.
Wyland mural Indianapolis
Wyland orcas
Wyland 1997
Orcas are not native to Maui. Humpback whales migrate to Maui for winter months. Much of Wyland’s work features Hawaiian ocean life.
Wyland is one of the two most internationally known Maui artists. The second is Christian Lassen. Both have galleries on island. They are amazing. Check them out in person or on the web. www. wyland.com or www.lassenart.com
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http://gohawaii.about.com/cs/quizes/l/blmaui_quiz_1.htm I found this quiz a challenge. If the scenes are familiar to you, you may need an island map to jog your memory.
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http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/quizzes/maui-quiz/
To say the photography at National Geographic is professional is an understatement. This quiz is educational and has fun facts about Maui. Enjoy!
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The Hawaiian language is unique with the importance of vowels and few consonants. It was written for the first time when missionaries taught natives English. Language was an oral legacy. There are few opportunities to use Hawaiian language skills. Most luaus share basic terms and stories. The best experience for me has been church services which are half English and half Hawaiian. It is an opportunity for an hour to read, listen and attempt speaking Hawaiian. I recommend the services at Keawala’i United Church of Christ in Makena founded in 1832. Shoes are optional.
Keawala'i Congregational Church, Makena, Maui
BTW If you do go to the Sunday Service, you may want to head to the beach a few hundred yards south. This beach is serviced by the Makena Beach and Golf Resort. It is one of my favorites. The facilities are well done and maintained (with outdoor shower). There is some natural shade. Parking and access is easy. If you did not bring a picnic lunch, the restaurant is nearby.
Maluaka Beach (north end)
Maluaka Beach (south end)
The Resort at Makena
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Courtyard for the Shops at Wailea
Wednesday evenings feature local entertainment
Wednesdays 6:30-9:00 p.m. The entertainment starts at 7 pm. I particularly like the shows featuring hula dances. Performances have been amazing, with a half-dozen costume changes and girls and boys from 2 to 20.
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Stacy and Clinton from TLC “What Not to Wear” has Hawaiian shirts on their list. However, when in the islands, do as the islanders do. I suggest owning at least one. (I have over 10.) Truly, they are very comfortable.
Ladies and gentlemen, wearing matching shirts out and about is too much of a good thing. Matching Aloha shirts says tourist faster than being seen in jeans and tennis shoes.
Aloha Shirts
Hilo Hattie has a great choice of fabrics and sizes. I also recommend the Bishop Street brand carried by Wal-Mart $18-20.
More Hawaiian shirts
FYI: The Aloha Shirt Museum and Boutique is located at the Shops at Wailea.
Red Flora
Red hibiscus, ginger, bougainvillea and ti leaves. Happy Valentine’s Day from the islands.
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Kihei aquatic center
Located south of the Safeway shopping center on Lipoa. This is one of six aquatic centers on Maui. Life guards are on duty. Bleachers and several small grassy areas are the only lounging options. There are two other pools not shown in this photo, a shallow pool and a baby pool. It is open to the public except for swim meets. Hours vary.
Early morning lap swim (6:30-8 MWF). My favorite thing is to watch the sunrise over Haleakala, while swimming of course!
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Love
Kihei life 