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PRIDE OF AMERICA: Honolulu to Maui


Oh, oh...I don't have the right connecting cord from my phone to computer, so will need to use my iPhone.  In any case, we left Honolulu at 7PM last night, enjoyed a good show in the theater and brought back to our cabin a prime rib dinner. I'll show that photo at the end of the trip when I return home.  Then a good night sleep and arrival in Kahului, Maui.  That is Haleakala in the background.  Breakfast:

I ended yesterday with some fun facts about Oahu.  So today, I'll do the same for Maui.  (You can get details on each by clicking on that link.)

20 Maui Facts

  1. Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands
  2. One of the world’s largest dormant volcanoes is on Maui
  3. “Valley Isle” is Maui's nickname
  4. Maui has multiple pineapple farms
  5. There are only two volcanoes on Maui
  6. Approximately 10,000 humpback whales migrate to Maui each year
  7. The Hana Highway includes 59 bridges and 620 curves
  8. You can explore a sugar museum on Maui!
  9. Maui is home to the third largest population in Hawaii
  10. Maui is home to the largest banyan tree in the US
  11. The title of best island in the US often goes to Maui
  12. Captain James Cook was the first European to see Maui
  13. At least five endangered marine species can be seen in Maui
  14. Molokini Crater is home to over 250 marine species
  15. Lahaina on Maui was once the capital of Hawaii
  16. You can attend free town parties every Friday
  17. There are 120 miles of coastline and 30 miles of beaches in Maui
  18. Living in Maui could extend your life!
  19. Lahaina High School is one of the US’ oldest schools
  20. Black volcanic beaches can be found on Maui
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