Popular Post Islandboy Posted August 20, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2017 Maui for the typical tourist includes: The Road to Hana, A drive to the summit of Haleakala, Whale-Watching Boats and Booze Cruises, and of course - The Beaches. But these are my friends we’re talking about, so mountain biking would be a priority. We’d have some coffee and a quick bite sitting on my patio, catching up a bit. A rainbow would likely enter the picture. Then we’d hit the road and drive up to the Kula Forest Reserve, on the slopes of Haleakala where a recreational trail network otherwise known as Poli-Poli is located. The riding up is grueling, but eventually takes you near the summit to views like this. My home is clear on the other side of the West Maui mountains seen in the background. The ride down is fast and grin-inducing, and most of it is at cloud-level. Here I am doing my best to stay upright and dry. Assuming no one needs emergency care at this point, we’d all go eat lunch somewhere that serves cold beer, and doesn’t care what you smell like. Then it’s time to hit the beach at Napili Bay and do some serious relaxing. As luck would have it, the Seahouse Restaurant at the Napili Kai Beach Resort has a bar that sits at waters edge. With the day’s adventures behind us, it’s time to sit on my patio again with a beverage or 3 to catch the sunset and lick our wounds. Then it’s off to Star Noodle in Lahaina for dinner, after which we settle in at Maui Brewing Company - the hometown microbrewery conveniently located within stumbling distance of my house. Maui - Islandboy style. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR Kipling Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 My Mom was born there. Its changed a lot over the years. Mahalo.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaDisco Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Wow! That's lovely! You know they have Uber over there now . . . you don't have to peddle uphill . . . Where does one smoke cigars on Maui? Is it hard to find spots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandboy Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 2 hours ago, PapaDisco said: Wow! That's lovely! You know they have Uber over there now . . . you don't have to peddle uphill . . . Where does one smoke cigars on Maui? Is it hard to find spots? Heh heh, thanks guys. I mainly enjoy my cigars on that handy patio of mine. I know we have a larger set of laws than most stating where one can’t smoke - including public beaches - but honestly the outdoors are quite inviting year round and it’s not hard to find one’s own little corner of a beach or park somewhere where strategic positioning and the trade winds will help keep things civil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brschoppe Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Looking forward to being out there again in June of next year. I have heard good stuff about Star Noodle too. Also, looking to hit Maui Brewing too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorPrincess Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I am soooo jealous, been to Hawaii 3 times and can't wait to go back again. One day when i can remove the ball and chain from my ankle i will go....shhh don't tell Rob 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbone Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Looks like a nice spot! Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Thank you for showing us around your hometown ....even if it is not quite Glasgow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandboy Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 56 minutes ago, El Presidente said: Thank you for showing us around your hometown ....even if it is not quite Glasgow My pleasure! Tough to compete with the wide welcome afforded by the fair maidens there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaDisco Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 5 hours ago, WarriorPrincess said: I am soooo jealous, been to Hawaii 3 times and can't wait to go back again. One day when i can remove the ball and chain from my ankle i will go....shhh don't tell Rob You know that people pretty much wear no shoes at all in Maui, right?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markspring1978 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Great write up. In Maui this week for my wife’s and my 20th. Not sure if anyone will see this, any good shops in Maui? Looks like more are vapes and glass pipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandboy Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 43 minutes ago, Markspring1978 said: Great write up. In Maui this week for my wife’s and my 20th. Not sure if anyone will see this, any good shops in Maui? Looks like more are vapes and glass pipes. Congratulations! The only shops that have cigar humidors here are the Tamura’s Wine and Liquor stores. Locations are Lahaina, Kahului, Wailuku, and Kihei. Best selection of sticks are in Kahului and Kihei. Unfortunately nothing real high end, but they always have a few that are fairly good. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafdream54 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 It sounds like the perfect day. I hope to visit for the first time, sometime soon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markspring1978 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Islandboy said: Congratulations! The only shops that have cigar humidors here are the Tamura’s Wine and Liquor stores. Locations are Lahaina, Kahului, Wailuku, and Kihei. Best selection of sticks are in Kahului and Kihei. Unfortunately nothing real high end, but they always have a few that are fairly good. Enjoy! Thanks Mate, appreciate the quick reply. Weather here is beautiful. Was in Kauai with the kids in April, rained every day, all day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozen North Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Mamas Fish House is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40 Palms Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Took our girls to Maui 15 yrs ago. Did the road to Hana in our rental jeep too ? But that was before I got into mountain biking. That ride looks epic, Islandboy. How many feet of climbing did you get in? Love to climb as that makes the downhills all that much better. Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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