Answer - You take everyone Canopy Ziplining at Piiholo Ranch.

They split up our group, which made it so much better because I didn't have to worry about the kids, always a Mom.  Goofy picture of the kids group.

Here's our group, not as goofy, but cute nonetheless.

We had a blast and although I was trepidation on the first zip, I LOVED every line after, especially the longest one

Mahalo

Bobbi

That's the vote for today by the whole clan.

We woke up at 7, had breakfast in the room, then headed out for our Sailing, Snorkeling, and Snubaing adventure on the Teralani 2, a beautiful state-of-the-art catamaran.  We beach boarded, and our adventure began.  

First a quick rundown from Captain Kevin on where everything was, and what to expect.

Then a lesson from Josiah about Snubaing, safety first, and they'll try to show us turtles, but they can only guarantee we'll blow bubbles.

After a pretty quick drive to Honolua Bay, we were set up with all our gear & ready to Snuba.  I was a little nervous about how breathing through the regulator would feel, no fears.  It was amazing. Apparently I took off like a mermaid forcing all the kids to follow.

 

We were so lucky, we were greeted on our way into the bay with a pod of dolphins jumping and cavorting through the air.

Diving down we saw several turtles, including one older one with only 3 legs, plus eels and lots of colorful fish.

The crew were outstanding!  Incredibly helpful, always aware of where we all were, safety first, yet not smothering.

Huge thanks to Captain Kevin, Chef Mark, Master Snorkel Instructor Josiah, Videographer Tyler, David, and (Don) Juan - you guys were fantastic and we would recommend you to everyone!

Thanks for a fantastic maiden trip.

Mahalo

Bobbi 

Sean loved parasailing,,he loved it so much he bought a tank that says 'I got high on Maui'.  Teenagers.

Ashley was ok with it, not her favorite thing so far.

Oh, we finally ate the mini pies from Leoda's,...Yummy!  I still think about the sandwich but the pies were excellent!

This evening we went into Lahaina for dinner.  It is a great little historic downtown, right on the ocean with lots of cute touristy stores.  We ended up eating at Fleetwood's.  A very nice Resturaunt owner by Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac.  The Resturaunt had an amazing view of the ocean, and wonderful pictures grouped all over the walls, like you would in your home.  Both the Mahi Mahi & the Swordfish were fantastic!

Pam posed on the drum set, that had her drooling!  It was more a piece of art it was so beautiful!

There is a huge banyan tree in the park, it is over 2/3 of an acre, we didn't find it till we we're leaving so this picture is from our Road To Paul & Phil.

Mahalo

Bobbi

Got everyone up early, packed snacks, water, and the guidebook, and we were out the door, in the car, on the road, by 7:11..... We dragged our tired, dirty, sweaty, grumpy bodies back through the hotel doors at 11.

In between we drove 175 miles, start to finish, on the longest crookedest road I've ever been on, and we drove the whole loop, didn't double back, so we had some interesting bumpy, not really sure this is a good decision moments, in the dark!

We saw some beautiful waterfalls, the kids climbed down the side of the road to get to one of the pool.    The day was a perfect sunny day with a great breeze till we got to the last hike at the 7 Sacred Pools, them it rained all over us.  Which was perfect because we were hot and sweaty and I wouldn't have been able to finish the hike due to my heat stress, except the rain cooled us all off.

My favorite stop was the Black Sand Beach.  The water was perfect, the beach was more black pebbles, less sandy.  We walked down to the beach, jumped into the ocean & floated for about 20 minutes.  It came at the perfect time to cool us down.

Most of the rest of my group loved the hike at the 7 Seven Pools to the upper falls, the Waimoku Falls along the Pipiwai Trail, the best.  This is a beautiful hike with many amazing sites all along, a ginormous Banyan tree, several huge Mango trees, waterfalls & pools, an enchanted feeling Bamboo forest, ending with a climb over lava rocks, across 2 streams, to the AHHhhh inspiring waterfall at the end which cascades down a sheer cliff wall that was wider than it was tall and it was about 400-500 feet tall.  This is a 2 mile hike, mostly up, where both the journey & the destination are amazing.

We also loved the banana bread at Aunt Sandy's roadside stand in Ke'Anae Village.  we lingered here for the beautiful lava rock coastal views, and the stunning ancient stone church.  

All in all a day where the journey was the destination.

An exhausting day filled with amazing sites, laughter, and family.  The Road To Paul & Phil was great!

Mahalo

Bobbi

As I am sitting on the patio in the dark, listening to the surf, one moment sticks out - as we were driving back with the car all loaded we passed a roadside cafe called Leoda's Kitchen & Pie Shop.  

Okay really you had me at Pie.

We quickly pulled off the road onto the dirt parking lot and went inside to check out the Pies.

The cafe is super cute, kind of industrial white tile, black & white print, family style seating.  It was busy but the line moved fast.

The front counter had a refrigerator case filled with beautiful home-made looking 6-inch pies.  Not being able to choose I started chatting up the local surf guy behind us, which pie is your favorite?

'All of them'

Oh,..... What are you getting today?

'Club sandwich'

Oh, yeah, we hadn't eaten since 7 am, we're hungry.

Now it was our turn at the counter and so I blurt out, we want a banana cream pie, a berry pie, a coconut cream pie, an apple crumb pie to go & and club sandwich for here.

Wow, didn't know that was coming out of my mouth!

After some prompting we settled on the multigrain bread and added baked macaroni & cheese.

IT WAS THE BEST CLUB SANDWICH EVER!  EVER!  I mean in my entire life! The BEST!

Pam, Sam, and I were sharing and we just kept looking at each other and moaning about how good it was.  It's a normal size sandwich.  Doesn't look amazing.  I don't know what did it; the bread was unbelievably soft and delicious, the turkey meat was fresh-super thin & sweet, the veggies were crisp, the bacon thick & crisp.   Did I tell you it yet that it was the best club sandwich I've ever had in my entire life?  It was!

And that wasn't the best part.  

After we had finished eating and Pam was in the restroom, the cafe radio started playing Carly Simon You're So Vain.  I started quietly singing along, Sam starts singing, and then the 2 ladies seated next to us start singing, and then the other 2 ladies on the other side start.  It was a perfect moment.  All of us  women singing to one of my favorite songs.

Bonded over a great song.

The song ends & Pam walks up.  Sam & I get up to leave.  We catch the other ladies eyes and we're all smiling.

Mahalo!

Bobbi

Pick up car, off to Costco, quick snack at McDonald's (must keep children fed), then Walmart, and finally arrive at the new hotel on the Kaanapali shore.  By now it was close to 4, and we were all travel weary.

That quickly changed.  The new hotel, a VRBO, is actually a resort & the teenagers are very excited!  

View of the main pool area, picture by Sam.

The rooms are amazing, and more importantly, the beds are heavenly!  After checking in, unpacking, and eating dinner, we all gathered on the shore to watch the sunset.  

I could feel myself let out another tightly held breathe & start to relax a little more.  

Thanks

Bobbi