Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Aloha Maui!

This is the day we always dread from the moment we book our trip to Maui.  There is just something magical about this place and saying goodbye is so tough!  At least we know, we have the opportunity to go back!
 We checked out of the condo and spent a few hours just driving around different parts of the island.  We stopped at the best whale watching lookout and saw quite a few while we were there!
 Lots of mamas and babies!

 Even though it was only 10:00am, we had to get Hula Cookies ice cream sandwiches before leaving the island.  It was the last dessert spot on our list...a Kona Chocolate Chip cookie and a Macadamia Nut Chocolate Chip cookie sandwiching a scoop of Vanilla Macadamia Nut ice cream...HEAVEN!
Our last stop was Wailea...the first place we stayed when we came here 12 years ago. We walked around the Wailea Shops and did some last minute shopping.
We also reminisced a little and had Taylor pose at the same fountain we went to on our first trip here when she was a year and a half.
Crazy!  Then it was off to the airport for a very turbulent flight home.  We had the most fantastic week and I can't believe we have been to Maui now 7 times.  It is truly one of my favorite places and I'm so grateful for all of the memories that our family has made there!