Lahaina Pali Trail

So, what's on our list to explore next, we thought.  Star thought it should be Maalaea Harbor on the Southeast Coast of Maui.  We had read about this hike a couple of miles out of Maalaea, and decided to give it a try.

By the time we parked, it was 84 degrees and blue skies, with no shade in sight.  We had anticipated needing much water, so we had plenty.  It didn't matter.  The sun out here is brutal, and without shade it will beat you down; especially when you are headed 1,600 feet up a steep rocky path in the early afternoon.  Our goal was to make Kealaloloa Ridge, but we fell about 1/4 mile short.  You could clearly see it about 300 feet above us on the next barren ridgeline, but we agreed to save it for another day, one where we start just after daybreak.

Afterwards, we went back to Maalaea Harbor and Star had a $14 12 oz. Prime Rib, and I had Mahi Tacos with a full fillet in each for $12.  Quantity and quality versus price, the best meal since arriving. 

I have received my paperwork from NPS, and will be starting on May 5th.  It will be nice to get some structure back into our lives.  I'm starting to forget what day it is on occasion, and that's not good.

Maalaea Harbor