The Ocean Walkway in Wailea is a 1.5 mile path between the ocean and resorts. Public parking is available at the north and south end. There is also a small obscure parking lot between the Grand Wailea and the Four Seasons.
Sentry of the Marriott
No password required to continue on your way.
Sentry of the Four Seasons
This black beauty knows the pleasures of leftovers from fine dining.
Posted in Activities, Beach | Tags: Grand Wailea, Grand Wailea Resort
I did see a few whales last week from the water and beach….very unusual for May. It will be November before the humpback whales return to Hawaii’s warm water.
A whale of a playground @South Maui Community Park
Yes, you can see whales year round.
Sculpture @ Shops of Wailea
Whale sculpture Maalaea Harbor
Whale sculpture Kalama Park in Kihei
Whale sculpture Whaler’s Village, Kaanapali
Those are five 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.
Posted in Art, Whale Watching | Tags: Hawaii, Maui, sculpture, whale watching
Tangerine harvest
This year our tangerines have been a treat. Yes, citrus trees thrive in the tropics in the areas with less rainfall. (No luck with grapefruit.)
http://www.garden.org/foodguide/browse/fruit/citrus/1365
Sweet! and sour.
Posted in Dining-Food, Local | Tags: lemons, oranges, tangerines
Plumeria blooms 1
Plumeria Blooms 2
Plumeria blooms shed after a long rain shower and gusty winds. Yes, the fresh ones would make a beautiful fragrant lei. These trees are known best as Hawaiian, however they are native of Mexico, Central and South America.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plumeria
Plumeria tree in bloom
The trees have lovely green leaves which shed annually. The clusters of blooms are bold, beautiful and fragrant. This a yellow Plumeria. There are also white and rainbow (or pink) varieties.
Pete Cabrinha is a legendary athlete and equipment developer advancing the sports of surfing, wind surfing and kite surfing over thirty years.
Cabrinha kite at Waipu’ilani Park
http://www.cabrinhakites.com/about-cabrinha.html
Fantastic videos! These folks know how to have fun on the water.
Trio kite surfers
Posted in Activities, Beach, Local | Tags: Cabrinha, kite boarding, kite surfing, Waipu'ilani Park
and arrived at the park in the middle of a professional photo shoot for kite boarding.
Launch pad:
Launch two
Launch too
Eight kites ready
Ladies choice (board-left center)
The leading edge of the kite is an inflated tube, which maintains the shape/aerodynamics. There was one photographer on the beach and a second one in the water (north side of fish pond). This group of professionals performed multiple stunts as they “flew” 20-25 mph across the water.
The humpback whales were on the horizon having their own playtime.
Posted in Beach | Tags: beach, kite board launch, kite boarding, photo shoot, whales
One egret
Two egrets
After heavy rains in Kihei, mowing is challenging. To my delight the first egret landed, it had no fear of stopping to bag the clippings and restarting the mower. He had a ferocious appetite for bugs. Fantastic!! Mother Nature’s pest management on the job for free. My neighbor tells me the egrets come when they hear mowers running. Then there were two, three and four. It’s a party!
A local author also writes about egrets. Check it out.
http://pamelakinnairdw.hubpages.com/hub/Stealthy-Stalkers
Three egrets
Four egrets
Posted in Local | Tags: egret, mowing, pest control
Yes, there are Christmas trees in Hawaii….imported from the west coast.
Christmas tree sale tent
Here are a couple of examples of decorations Hawaiian style.
Court yard @ the Shops of Wailea
This tree features white orchids and protea for the tropical spirit.
Lobby of the Marriott, Wailea
Super size plumeria blooms, bold blue feathers and gourds decorate this feature tree.
Posted in Flora, Local | Tags: Christmas trees
The stained glass windows in the Wedding Chapel at the Grand Wailea Resort sparkle like the Crown Jewels. The Chapel is enveloped by a koi fish pond and garden sculptures.
Wedding Chapel exterior
Stained Glass Couple-East
East Window
North Window
South Window
West Window
She is bronze!
I believe beach weddings are the most popular, however this is a lovely option.
Posted in Beach, Local | Tags: Chapel, Grand Wailea Resort, Stained Glass windows
7/5/2011 I posted a couple of photos of papayas growing next door.
This year our tangerines have been a treat. Yes, citrus trees thrive in the tropics in the areas with less rainfall. (No luck with grapefruit.)
http://www.garden.org/foodguide/browse/fruit/citrus/1365
Sweet! and sour.
Posted in Dining-Food, Local | Tags: lemons, oranges, tangerines
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