Monthly Archives: April 2016

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 →

While Steven ventured out for an early morning run, Lib and I headed to the coffee shop for some pure Kona coffee and acai bowls- yummy goodness consisting of fruity sorbet topped with granola and honey drizzled on top.   … Continue reading →

Day 1 started out early, very early.  As in 4 am early.  I arrived at Fort Wayne Airport well prior to my 6:50 am flight in anticipation of huge spring break crowds.  Clearly a good idea. The flight was a … Continue reading →