Maui Observations: Ten Things That We Learned

Brenda and I recently returned from nine days in Maui. Here are some things that we learned.

1. Don't let the rental car company upgrade you to a larger car. Smaller is better in Maui.

2. Two lane bridges are nice. We discovered an appreciation for them during the drive on the road to Hana.

3. Next time, our first stop for groceries is Mana Foods in Paia.

4. Many newlyweds attend the Old Lahaina Luau.

5. The Old Lahaina Luau is also popular for people celebrating birthdays.

6. Chukars like fresh horse dung. They act like it is a gourmet meal.

7. Don't forget to put sunscreen on top of your hands when horseback riding in Haleakala National Park.

8. The banana bread sold by Julia in Kahakuloa Village makes driving the scary one-lane road into the village worthwhile.

9. If you carry a tripod, people will ask you to take their picture. They often seem disappointed when you take a bad picture of them.

10. It is hard getting on the plane to go back home.