Tag: Maui

June 6, 2019 / / Hawaii

Undaunted by the previous day’s abortive attempt to climb to the Haleakala Crater, we began our drive in sunshine and beautiful, clear skies with views of the summit from below. Extinction is a big problem in Hawaii and it’s a…

June 5, 2019 / / Hawaii

We needed a rest! Long days and the heat were taking their toll, so we drove south along the coast to find a beach renowned for great snorkelling and the hope of turtles. Kamaole Beach Park provided both. The sun…

June 4, 2019 / / Hawaii

It rained all morning: a warm but refreshing drizzle. The road to Hana follows the coastal road on the north side of the island, where the climate is distinctly different from the south. The north is covered in lush, thick…

June 3, 2019 / / Hawaii

It was only just light when we set off for the marina at Maalaea. Ahead of us lay six hours of snorkelling and scuba diving off the Maui coast. We arrived to find a larger than expected group being kitted…

June 2, 2019 / / Hawaii

We took an early flight to the island of Maui. The airport at Lihue on Kauai is a lovely place, as airports go. It has a retro feel to it. No plasma screens here,  just plain old TV sets straight…