Maui day 5

We had breakfast at a local cafe this morning. The rain overnight had long gone and the sun was shining. The trade winds were already blowing but Haleakala was clear this morning. As we sat and ate our breakfast the clouds gathered and shrouded the summit once more; embracing the mountain for another day.


Unfortunately we were not in a position to race out to a suitable viewpoint to record this event, so you will just have to take me at my word.


We decided to head along to Ho'okipa Beach once more and do some snorkelling. Sometimes there are turtles to be seen in the calm waters close to the cliffs. Not today though. Lots of fish and we had a fun time but no luck with the turtles.


The surfers were out in force once again. It's a very popular spot. As we were leaving some more wind surfers had arrived. The wind was certainly picking up.

We decided to head out for the afternoon and explore the south shore. We had not been to this part of the island before. It was worth exploring. We passed by the high end resorts at Wailea, all beautifully manicured and landscaped and drove as far east as we could. We arrived at the end of the road at La Perouse Bay- the same La Perouse who landed in Sydney.


This isolated bay is reached by driving through a desolate volcanic rock area but once we arrived the coastline was stunning. There is a path which winds its way close to the shore and leads eventually to a beach from where the snorkelling is apparently good. Too far for us today. Maybe another time. 

The water is a beautiful turquoise blue in shallow parts and a deeper ultramarine blue in others, simply stunning.

The wind was really blowing when we arrived back at the hotel so it was not going to be very pleasant sitting on the private beach at the back of the hotel. So we put back the fins we had borrowed for snorkelling and headed across the road for a coffee.

Pathway leading to the beach

We decided to return to Flatbread for dinner. We timed our arrival just right. The restaurant does not take bookings and shortly after we arrived lots of other people arrived. We were seated pretty quickly and spent a fun time, while waiting for our meal, watching the pizza creators do their stuff. Quite a production line. I wish we could have a Flatbread in Sydney - it would make a killing.


Back at the hotel, after settling our account, it was time to get the bags packed. Tomorrow morning early, we leave.


I hope you have enjoyed following our travels on this long holiday to Canada, Alaska and Hawaii (with a brief interlude in Seattle and with our friends in Sunland). We have had a marvellous time and I know I shall be referring back to my blog to recall where photos were taken. Lots of work to do when we get home creating some photobooks so we can look back and remember all the wonderful places we have been and seen.


Sad to leave Maui, but we'll be back .....