Aloha from Maui! Made it to the Fairmont Kea Lani despite my Tom Tom trying to get me to turn into people’s driveways. Who knows? I’m sure the Maui locals would have invited me in for Sunday brunch, but I had another destination planned. Checked into the resort and explored a bit. After all, I have two new Samsung cameras to try out. Decided to take the SH100 out for a spin.
Saw a kid crouched by this koi pond with his hand in the water, then became convinced he was one of those freaky statues that looks lifelike. He wasn’t a statue. Luckily, he moved before I poked him.
Did come across some great statues, though. This was one of my favorites. The path I was on curved straight to the beach.
There was something so friendly about happening upon this swath of blue umbrellas on the beach. My eye, however, had been enticed by another blue source of shade. The pool cabanas.
Wanted to dive right into the pool. However, a cocktail reception was close at hand. Time to meet new friends.
And get hugs from old friends. Aloha, Keli`i!
Ambience came by way of slack key music.
And the sunset.
Chef Richard Hoang made sure we were well-fed with kabobs (chicken, steak, veggie) and dim sum. Was definitely impressed that he knew who had allergies and who didn’t. He planned for each and every one of us. Mahalo, Chef Hoang!
Intention to eat as much locally produced fare as possible during this trip definitely underway. It’s not pictured here, but the Mango Cobbler was to die for. Delish!
As the night drew to an end, I let the moon light my way home. It was the kind of moon one makes wishes upon. I didn’t, as it felt like mine were already coming true.
Adventures aplenty on tap for tomorrow. Talk to you then!
For more information about the Fairmont Kea Lani visit http://www.fairmont.com/kealani. To learn more about Hawaii and Maui visit www.gohawaii.com.
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Ahhhh…what a great blog post to read. I’m so relaxed now. Because outside my New York abode are honking cab horns, smelly streets, and greasy pizza slices. Wish I was there…(now closing my eyes and dreaming of slack key music..)
Mango Cobbler sounds heavenly!