Maui Sunset

Maui Sunset, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Watching the sun set over the Pacific Ocean on the south side of Maui before the luau starts.

Humpback Whale

Humpback Whale, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

We took a whale watching adventure to site whales off the coast of Maui. We saw mothers, calves, assistants and males. The humpback whales spend their time in Maui mating and birthing their calves until May, when they then return to Alaska. It was fascinating to learn that they fast while they are in Maui, losing one third of their weight.

Hisbiscus

Hisbiscus, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The flowers of Maui are abundant and beautiful!

Bird of Maui

Bird of Maui, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

We stopped on the West side of Maui at the Whalers Village for a bite of lunch and caught this beautiful bird who I have yet to identify.

Maui

Maui, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean from the west side of Maui.

Banyan Tree

Banyan Tree, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The Bayan Tree at Lahina, Maui, it takes up an entire park.

Fresh Spring Grass

Fresh Spring Grass, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

It was a long, cold, snowy winter for the deer that frequent our back yard. The arrival of warm weather and fresh spring grass was a tasty treat for them.