Maui, Hawaii
United States
United States
December 2008 (Rainy Season)
The island of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727.2 square miles (1,883 square km) and is the 17th largest island in the United States. Maui is part of the State of Hawaii and is the largest of Maui County's four islands. In 2010, Maui had a population of 144,444 - the third-highest of the Hawaiian Islands, behind that of Oahu and Hawaii Island.
Maui has a sweeping canvas of scenic natural attractions. The western, or leeward side, is the drier side of the island and features Maui’s world-famous beaches, including the beautiful Kaanapali Beach, home to a nightly sunset cliff diving ceremony. West Maui is also home to historic Lahaina, where you can find great shopping, dining and entertainment.
The eastern, or windward side, of the island is the wetter side of the island, home to the lush Iao Valley and the scenic road to Hana. The cool, elevated slopes of Haleakala are where you can find the farms and gardens of Upcountry Maui and the soaring summit of Haleakala National Park.
Maui has a sweeping canvas of scenic natural attractions. The western, or leeward side, is the drier side of the island and features Maui’s world-famous beaches, including the beautiful Kaanapali Beach, home to a nightly sunset cliff diving ceremony. West Maui is also home to historic Lahaina, where you can find great shopping, dining and entertainment.
The eastern, or windward side, of the island is the wetter side of the island, home to the lush Iao Valley and the scenic road to Hana. The cool, elevated slopes of Haleakala are where you can find the farms and gardens of Upcountry Maui and the soaring summit of Haleakala National Park.
The blues...
The browns...
The browns...
The greens...
Historic buildings dot the landscape as we move around the island...
Drivers park in designated lots according to the duration of their parking...
Whaling memorabilia attest to the whaling history behind Whalers Village...
"Pride And Joy" an Orca sculpture and fountain by Maui artist, Barclay Hill..
An intriguing clock without hands. Maybe time does indeed stop here in Maui...
The lush Pineapple Hill & Kapalua Bay Golf Course...
As we move around to the other side of the island, the weather changes. Dark clouds loom ahead...
Maui Garden of Eden, Botanical Gardens & Arboretum :
Plants grow in amazing colours and fruits abound in humongous sizes!
(The valley scene in Jurassic Park was filmed here!)
The full album is available at:
Maui - The Valley Island Of Stunning Blues, Browns & Greens
