Nichols Family Maui
Vacation
Day 5 (Thursday)
Took off, after breakfast at the Swan, with the top down on the
convertible for the Maui Ocean Center
situated about half way back to the main airport in the middle of the island in
Maalaea Bay (see map). Although not too
big, there was much to see and we spent about 4 hours there. The center is
mostly focused on marine life around Hawaii and the whales that visit there. Especially cool was the ocean exhibit that featured a plexiglass
tunnel right through it. Here you could walk, sit, and watch, from inside
the same 750,000 gallon tank, all the sea life including 3 to 4 foot wide st
ingrays, sharks, and many other types of local fishes. Particularly
interesting was when a ray would glide slowly over the tunnel and come to a rest
on it just a few feet above your head. After escaping their great gift
shop for a nominal amount spent, we enjoyed some ice cream and a little more
shopping in the adjoining outdoor mall.
We didn't take a lot pictures today, but Sarah got a few panoramics at the Ocean
Center.
Next we headed for Kahului and a stop at Pacific
Harley-Davidson, Maui for a couple of otherwise unobtainable t-shirts, or so
I thought. Check the link. I'm not sure where on the site you go to
look at actual motorcycles.
We then made a quick trip to the airport to trade in our
convertible for a family sized car that would hold all of our luggage when it's
time to come home. After which, we headed to Queen
Ka'ahumanu Mall in Kahului where the girls finally found some swim wear to
buy.
On the way back, we stopped in Lahaina for dinner outside at one
of the original Maui Tacos stands, which
are starting to spring up stateside. Yum! Afterwards, we strolled
through the nightlife of Front Street people watching and yet more
shopping. Fortunately, much of the shopping on this trip was a "just
looking" past time.
It's been a long day, and we're in bed by 10:30. Hey, we
didn't get to swim today!
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Took off, after breakfast at the Swan, with the top down on the
convertible for the Maui Ocean Center
situated about half way back to the main airport in the middle of the island in
Maalaea Bay (see map). Although not too
big, there was much to see and we spent about 4 hours there. The center is
mostly focused on marine life around Hawaii and the whales that visit there. Especially cool was the ocean exhibit that featured a plexiglass
tunnel right through it. Here you could walk, sit, and watch, from inside
the same 750,000 gallon tank, all the sea life including 3 to 4 foot wide st
