Maui

May 29 - June 3, 2004

As you can see by the above dates, we spent this first segment of our trip on Maui. This is definitely the island to go to if you have little kids like ours. Between the train ride, aquarium, beaches and your favorite hotel swimming pool, all can enjoy. Rather than summarize what we did here, you'll see a brief note, if applicable, captioned underneath the pics.

 

This Hotel Had a Beautiful Courtyard

The Aston Ka'anapali Shores Hotel Garden Waterfall

 

 

Raging Waters

'Iao Valley State Park

In the West Maui Mountains, our stay was brief due to heavy rain

 

Like Watching Finding Nemo All Over Again

The Maui Ocean Center Aquarium

 

Very Surreal Down Here

Underwater Tunnel at the Aquarium

 

BOOM!

Cannon in front of the historical Courthouse in Lahaina

 

A Fan Favorite of Carson's

Riding the Lahaina-Ka'anapali Sugarcane Train

 

 

Shake That Booty!

Hula Dancers from a Luau

Carson loved the fire show. Jim liked the coconuts.

 

Ribbit

Checking out a frog that Jim caught. And he got zero warts from it!

 

Actually Lost Something Over the Edge Here. Can't Remember What Though

Lahaina at sunset on our way to Bubba Gump for dinner

 

 

 

The Drive Back Was Brutal. Earplugs Were Needed for Carrie, Carson and Jim

Haleakala National Park

A dormant volcano, it was really, really high up there. Check out the elevation.

 

HEY!!! This Isn't a Nude Beach!!

Kahekili Beach Park

 

We Parked Way the Heck Out There

The walk back from Kahekili Beach to the car

 

Put Your Left Foot In, Put Your Left Foot Out

Jim and Natalie learning a Polynesian dance
Carson Fell in Love with the Life Vest
The Baks Going to a Luau