Author Archives: PookieBear

As per the usual we were up at an early hour and breakfast did not disappoint. We went for one last walk on the Maui beach and tried to soak up as much of as we could. The weather was … Continue reading →

We were too tired for any further activity for the day and rested at the hotel before heading out to dinner at Monkeypod Kitchen.  We each ordered a Mai Tai- five stars for presentation.  Dark rum floated on the top … Continue reading →

Another early morning- hooray us! Back for the breakfast spread to fuel up for the day.  Mom headed to the spa for a well deserved massage while I headed to Kihei to ride the waves.  I met my instructor Kazuma … Continue reading →

  We awoke at a surprisingly early morning for the second day in a row (again not so surprising given it was noon back home).  Anyway, there was a full day ahead and we wasted no time making our way … Continue reading →

One of the benefits of time zones is being able to sleep in until around noon while the local time is actually 8 am.  So, by Baltes vacation standards, we were up and ready to tackle the day at an … Continue reading →

The Romary airport taxi service was prompt (as to be expected from a not yet Baltes) and we arrived at the airport with plenty of time.  The trip to Dallas and departing Dallas was mostly uneventful and we boarded the … Continue reading →

I was awake all night and heard the church bells chime every hour.  Between my headache, nausea, and crying I was miserable by the time Nina awoke for breakfast.  I laid in bed contemplating how to spend the day.  I … Continue reading →

It was time to leave the majestic walled town of Siena through the Porta Romana Gate and head south through the Crete Senesi (which translates into Senese Clays).  The landscape drastically changed to a light brown undulating soil lined with … Continue reading →

I made it back to the hotel just as Nina returned from riding.  After a quick change of clothes we headed out for lunch at the suggestion of Rick Steves to La Taverna Di Cecco.  It was quiet, away from … Continue reading →

On a vacation some time ago I decided that my vacations are much like stage races, rest days are necessary. Today was my rest day. Unfortunately breakfast still started at 7:30 am as I had not yet fully decided that … Continue reading →