Author Archives: PookieBear

I slept in late, it is vacation after all!  Then I parked myself on the couch to watch Le Tour.  Lib and I ate lunch at the hipster hot spot Homegrown.  Everything is locally sourced and there is no waste- … Continue reading →

Tamara and I came up with the brilliant idea that we would get a very early start to the day since I had a long drive back to Seattle.  It was raining hard when we got up for breakfast and … Continue reading →

Around two in the morning, nature called.  It was raining hard as I climbed out of the tent and threw my shoes on.  Somewhere while looking for the port-o-pots I decided that I should book more luxurious vacations.  It was … Continue reading →

As per the usual, leaving for vacation happened in what can only be described as a cloud of hen shit.  It involved a post call stupor, rapid packing, and little sleep- the rest is details but safe to say I … Continue reading →

Another early morning.  We ate breakfast at the resort: fresh papaya, fresh pineapple, oatmeal, and (of course) coffee.  We loaded in the trusty Elantra and headed on the road past Hana (which proved as treacherous as the road to Hana) … Continue reading →

We headed into Paia for breakfast at Des Amis Cafe, an excellent choice.  Our breakfast consisted of strong, dark, but not acidic coffee, a crepe with cane sugar and lime, a crepe with bananas and chocolate and my breakfast burrito.  … Continue reading →

Another early morning.  This morning was a little more difficult as we were all worn out from yesterday’s epic cycling day.  A storm came brewing in overnight dumping rain and causing gale force winds.  We drove to Lahaina for surfing … Continue reading →

After a full day of riding and a quick nap, it was safe to assume we needed food.  Steven picked out a nice Italian restaurant that claimed they made their pasta daily (I’m not sure I would trust Italian food … Continue reading →

Today was the day for the big cycling venture.  Again it started with another early morning.  I pounded some Hawaiian acai energy drink and felt jittery enough to stay awake for days.  Breakfast consisted of musubi, a traditional Hawaiian sandwich … Continue reading →

Thanks to the time difference I am able to do what is typically unthinkable for me, wake up early.  We ate a quick breakfast of yogurt, fresh fruit, and granola before packing up and driving to the Kaleakala National Park. … Continue reading →