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 with the juices sinking to the bottom and a fruity froth on top with a pineapple slice garnishment.
Fish Tacos
Mom and I split our meal: a salad with dark greenery, goat cheese and tomatoes, fish tacos that had slices of jalapenos for a little spice, and the fresh fish special. The fish catch of the day was Onaga also known as the red tail snapper. It had a delicate flavor and was served with a dark sauce, roasted vegetable and a side of lobster.
Onaga
Exhausted, we arrived back at the hotel to rest up for tomorrow’s adventure to the big island. Mom had difficulty exiting the car, it could have been because of mai tais or because she was still buckled in or from the Haleakala hike. The valet driver commented “those seats can be reallllly low.” Regardless I suggested we take the ramp into the hotel instead of the stairs. We will definitely sleep well tonight!