We've seen a lot of these guys struttin' their stuff here in Maui.
In some places we see chickens and cats co-existing.
The visit here continues to be fun and filled with new experiences.
We drove most of the day yesterday, except for a two-hour hike in the bamboo forest.
The latter part of the day was made most memorable by darkness coming on as we drove a rough road through cow country (probably passed over a couple of dozen cattleguards). As we began this stretch of the journey back to Kehai, we came upon a group of rental cars who'd gotten caught out in the dark just like us.
The driver directly in front of us was a jerk, constantly putting on his signal light to convince the lead car to pull over and let him by.
The driver in the lead car seemed oblivious to the rage behind him.
Suddenly, the jerk pulled over to let us by. We figured he would sit there and give the caravan some time to move on.
Instead, he kept on our tail flashing his brights.
Annie eventually pulled over to let him past. He remained in the rank and file for a while, but then pulled over again.
We passed him, and he kept up the same obnoxious behavior, for miles and miles.
It was a bit unnerving being out in the middle of nowhere, not knowing how crazy the guy really was.
Eventually we got back to civilization. He settled down and went on his way.
So, we now know first hand that road rage happens in Paradise too.
We haven't decided what we'll do today, but it's possible some snorkeling will be on the agenda.
That will get nailed down after Annie returns from the grocery store with her Totino's breakfast pizza.
Happy Tuesday to all.
Annie's extra-special Maui photos can be viewed at
www.flickr.com/photos/nnlove
3 comments:
It sounds like you made the circumnavigation of Maui by continuing past the sacred pools, known to the locals as Ohe'o Gulch. That is a very desolate stretch of road until you get around to Ukupalakua and the other upcountry towns. Charles Lindburgh is buried there at Kipahula, by the little church off the ocean side of the road. The difference between the leeward (dry) side and the windward (wet) side of the island is striking.
Jesse Tinsley
Jesse,
Our regret is that it got dark before we could see Lindburg's grave. I was wishing we could see all that countryside.
I think first-timers on the island don't plan so well. Next time, we'll have it down because I do want to see that portion in the daylight.
Thanks for your insights, Jesse. By the way, a photographer like you would really enjoy Annie's work. There's a flickr address on Sunday's post. Check it out. She's still putting stuff up, but what she has is pretty impressive.
Marianne
Was the waves as angry as the news showed here??? They showed huge waves.
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