KIMO'S MAUI RULES

Never Judge a Day by the Weather

The Best Things in Life Aren't Things

Tell the Truth, There is Less to Remember

Speak Softly and Wear a Loud Shirt

Goals Are Decptive, The Unamied Arrow Never Misses

He Who Dies With the Most Toys, Still Dies

Age is Relative, When You're Over The Hill, You Pick-Up Speed

There Are 2 Ways to be Rich, Make More or Desire Less

Beauty is Internal, Looks Mean Nothing

No Rain, No Raimbows.

(Photo: T-Shirt Store in Lahaina, Maui)

WAILEA BEACH PATH April 8, 2006
The Wailea Beach Path is exactly that: A paved path along the beach that runs from the Renaissance Wailea Resort, south along the beach past the Wailea Marriot, the Grand Wailea, the Four Seasons and ending at the Fairmont Kehalani Resort.

The path is about 1.5 miles long which makes for a nice 3 mile round trip walk along the beach. We actually started to walk at the south end of Keawakapu Beach in south Kihei and walked along the beach for about 1/4 mile until we met the paved path at the Renaissance Wailea Resort. This walk is perfect for those who want to get a glance at the various super luxurious resorts of South Maui. At the turning point at the Fairmont Kehalani, we went into a cafe to enjoy a nice frappuccino and a snack. But buyer beware! Food is expensive at the resorts! We returned to the starting point at Keawakapu Beach, where we finished the walk with a refreshing swim in the cool, clear waters of the Pacific.

Gwen standing by a Fisherman's Shrine along the beach walk. The island of Kahoolawe is in the background.

At the Grand Wailea Resort.

View of Wailea from the Beach Path.

Yes, you saw right. That is $8.95 for a half gallon of milk. This photo was taken at the Ciao Cafe at the Fairmont Kehalani Resort. Of course, we do not pay anywhere near this! We shop at COSTCO where we $7.50 will buy you two gallons of milk, which is more expensive than in the mainland, yet 80% cheaper than at the resort.

ALOHA!

OLOWALU PETROGLYPHS HIKE April 2, 2006

The ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs of Olowalu are located about 1/4 mile off the Honoapiilani Highway (Road to Lahaina) on mile marker 15. The hike is very easy and it is even possible to drive a car right up to the site, although not recommended because the petroglyphs are on private land and the owners, while they welcome hikers, they discourage drivers to keep them from congesting their private road.

We parked the car behind the Olowalu Store, next to a water tank, and walked mauka (uphill) to the site via a one-lane dirt road. The hike is gentle, but I recommend sunblock and bottled water. For those who want to see the petroglyphs on a whim, the Olowalu Store offers a convenient place to get bottled water, sunblock or a snack before the hike.

The site is on the north face of the first large mound up the road. A dirt path with an old handrail allows to get a close up view of the petroglyphs, unfortunately it also allows vandals to ruin them with their graphitti.

Olowalu Petroglyphs.

Olowalu Petroglyphs.

A small stream runs near the site, where we paused to refresh ourselves in the shade and with the cool, crystal clear water flowing down Olowalu Valley.

Olowalu Stream

Olowalu Valley.

Aloha!