Views Under and Over the Water in Maui

We got up early to take advantage of the calmer water at Ulua beach. We snorkeled for a while, photographing the Humuhumu repeatedly. There were also many red spiny creatures in the coral, sea urchins we think. I wouldn't want to step on one. There was a group of SCUBA divers, a class or a tour in the same area. One was coaxing a small octopus out from under a rock.

The remainder of the day was spent either around the pool (Jim) or shopping (Kathy).

We also checked out the Serenity Pool at the Marriott, it is also an infinity pool, very nice. The serenity part comes from it being restricted to 18 years old and up.

That evening we went to dinner at Capische, a restaurant in the Hotel Wiamea – a beautiful boutique hotel, which we later found out was in foreclosure- up on the hill overlooking the Wiamea area. It had some very dramatic architecture, including a deep chasm in the lobby area.

The restaurant was highly recommended. The view from the porch where we were seated was awesome. If you weren't there for sunset, the garden table settings were very private and intimate. The food was very good but no match for Mama’s Fish house. We did get great sunset views though. The next morning we made it out for one more snorkel at Ulua Beach and then packed up and headed for the airport and the Big Island. It was interesting when we arrived at Maui Airport to a huge cloud of billowing black smoke. It raised a little concern that someone had done something untoward with an airplane, but it turned out to be the monthly drill for the fire and rescue team.