So the gang decided that we would hit Haleakala first thing. The reason behind this madness is that the Haleakala summit is 10,023 ft above sea level. We left our condo in Kihei around 3:00 am so we could be at the summit before the sunrise. We made it, it was still dark when we got there, it was also about 50 degrees if we were lucky, it was cold. Watching the sunrise above the clouds that mashed against the west side of Maui made it all worth it. The whole event was over by 7:00 am.
On the way back to Kihei we decided to have breakfast at the Kula Lodge. Breakfast was fantastic and the view from the dining area was incredible. You could see all of the Maui valley. Fro breakfast I went with a local favorite, Loco Moco. It starts with a bed of sticky rice, I am beginning to think sticky rice is the only rice you can get on the islands and I am ok with it. Next is a hamburger patti or two, then a couple of fried eggs. Finally it is all topped with brown gravy - man is it good!
Aloha for now!
1 comment:
Are you there with the whole family? We honeymooned in Maui and LOVED it - but didn't do Haleakala (the only time I get up before 5 am is the days I'm scheduled to deliver our babies!)
Though if I had it to do over again I'd go for Haleakala and avoid the road to Hana (it's not nearly as beautiful when you're totally carsick!)
Enjoy!!!! and Aloooooohaaaaa!
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