Maui - Day five

We certainly saved the best for last, folks. Today we were up and out of the hotel by 6:30 to take the Road to Hana. Everyone will tell you that this takes all day. When they tell you that, believe them. I was in the car longer today than the flight over here. Seriously. And by the way, let's hear it for the Mazda 3. It has been good to us this week.

Check out the map below for the Road to Hana. Remember, we started in Lahaina. 

And yes. We drove the whole way. I already said we left at 6:30 AM. We got back to the hotel around 4:30 PM. BUT, we saw some amazing things out there.

Lush forests

Random wildlife

The most interesting trees ever - rainbow eucalypti. 

Lava formations

Real cheap pearls - allegedly. I didn't get close to them to check. 

Black beaches

Lava caves

And waterfalls - just gorgeous!

How many miles is this trip again?!?!?

Tonight we ate at Mama's Fish House. Let's see how I can describe it...delectable, amazing, scrumptious, wonderful, delightful, surprising, freakin' expensive, totally worth it, best food I've ever had in my mouth, noteworthy, award winning. That should sum it up. 

For appetizers we had Polynesian Lobster Soup - coconut milk base. Booyah! Polynesian Seared Beef in a grilled papaya - can I get an amen! Entrees were Macadamia Nut Encrusted Pork Loin with steamed vegetables and rice - I just picked myself BACK up off the floor. (We both had that.) And then we finished off with Chocolate Kuau Pie (think chocolate mousse on top of a layer of caramel on top of a macadamia nut cookie crust) and Creme Brulee. Ok - I just drooled. Again. 

Needless to say, we had a blast. It was a great ending to a great week. And I got to see a cruise ship. 

See you all soon.