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The Whales Are Back On Maui !

By on October 11, 2008 in Nature


Maui News announced today that the whales are back! There were some sightings on Lahaina which started October 8th. For details, go to Maui News here. Sometimes we can see whales from our lanai (deck) I better start looking :)

Pacific Whale Foundation had details on first sightings:

The photo z(on their website) was snapped on Thursday, October 9 by Captain “CJ” Clint Kostak of the Ocean Quest, at around 1:00 p.m., during Pacific Whale Foundation’s Lanai Wild Dolphin & Snorkel Eco-Adventure. The cruise was on its way back to Maui at the time. The humpback whale was a solitary humpback whale, located about two miles off the coast of Maui, near the resort area of Kaanapali.

The passengers enjoyed the unexpected bonus of watching the humpback whale, which milled about, not swimming in any particular direction. Captain CJ was able to photograph the whale as it lifted its tail flukes to dive beneath the sea….

Please go to the official website of Pacific Whale Foundation for the continuation of this article and for more photos. The photo above was taken from there. Go there for more.

And here is a video for you to enjoy:

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I Love Keanae

By on October 7, 2008 in Nature, What to do




Why do I love going to Keanae? It is a very peaceful place. Surrounded by beautiful nature God has created, spending time in Keanae helps renews my mind, body and soul. And that’s what vacation is all about. We were first introduced to this lovely peninsula by our dear friends, the Keplers. They have a cabin there (we call Hale Kaenae) that they generously share with family and friends. Their love for this place is contagious, and I can see why. It’s very easy to fall in love with the place, a easy as we fall in love with the Keplers. As you can see in the photos, it’s a HAVEN OF REST. The old church that we walk to, the camping place where our kids love to sleep, the rainbow, the ocean, the Taro patches, lush greeneries, fruit trees and tropical flowers. Ahh… it’s a wonderful, wonderful place. Check this virtual panoramic view HERE :) and more HERE

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