Best Burger on Maui…

By on April 15, 2008 in Uncategorized

I really hate those sort of comments… best this, best that…. I mean how can anyone say that? Like the fact Bruce Springsteen never won a Grammy Award during the 70′s! What’s with that? Born To Run was released in 1975 and didn’t get squat! But I digress…

A really good burger can be had at Stella Blues in Kihei. I live in Kihei, work in Kihei, and had the opportunity to eat all over the island. I mean Ka’anapali, Napili, Lahaina, Kahului, Wailuku, and Wailea, … I’m not rich, but then again rich people will talk about the best bottle of wine they had… or the best es cargo they ate (really now, who eats snails? I routinely put out Snail and Slug bait to kill those little buggers! I could tell you about a really good snail bait… nut then Green Peace might swoop down on this blog and shut it down… maybe not (but I digress…). Stella Blue’ has a really good cheese burger. It’s big, well made, excellent service, fries are extra but worth it! I like to eat burgers and this one is the bomb! Haven’t have one better.

What about… Burger in Paradise down at the shops at Wailea? Cheese Burger in Paradise on Front Street in Lahaina? Moose McGillycuddy’s? They are good, but Stella’s beats them hands down.

The location is not the best – Long’ Shopping Center in Kihei – but for $8.95 you can’t go wrong.

Posted by: The Broken Chromosome

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Dear Tourists

By on April 14, 2008 in Beach, Community

Aloha! Just a few thoughts and tips I’d like to share with you. You probably won’t find these candid tips in other tour magazines, so here it goes:

1. Be polite on the road. Pull over to the side when needed. – Many locals get irritated when a tourist car drives slowly on the road because they are trying to figure out where they are going. It really is annoying to see a tourist driving with map in front of him. If you’re lost or not sure where you are going, pull over to the side.
(Editorial by The Broken Chromosome: Drive in the right hand lane! Nothing is more annoying than people who drive in the left lane and go slow, or the speed limit, or just over the speed limit! The left lane is the passing lane…)

On the road to Hana, pull over to the side and let the local pass you when you are driving slow on those curvy roads. We know the scenery is beautiful, but the locals need to drive that road to go to work and we don’t need to get stuck behind a tourist car driving slow. This is a pet peeve of my husband when we are going to Keanae. Some tourists just don’t get the clue that when they look behind him and there are about 2 to 3 cars trailing behind, find a spot to pull over and let them pass…

2. Be generous with your tips. A lot of the locals working in the service industries don’t get paid much. Your generous tips will be highly appreciated. Don’t be stingy – you’re on vacation!

3. Watch out for bikers. Believe me, there were a lot of bikers (bicycles and motorcycles) who were accidentally hit by tourists, some of them died. Tourist, don’t drink and drive; and watch out for those bikers on the road!

4. Don’t litter. Pick up your rubbish. Watch your kids, make sure they don’t ruin our “aina” but throwing their rubbish on the street. Those of you who smoke, please don’t just throw your cigarette butts around. Once in a while you’ll see some huge orange trash bags on the side of the road filled up and bundled. Those are trash picked up by volunteers who desire to keep Maui clean. Tourists, please do your part in keeping Maui clean.

5. Sun block is a must. The sun is hot and it will give you sun burn. Use sun block all the time (especially wiht your kids). I repeat, use sun block.

That’s all for now, I might be back for more. Happy vacation!

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Beginner Surfing On Maui

By on April 6, 2008 in Uncategorized

Those who know me well would know that this is a big deal. I never thought I’d surf in my whole life – never! I am such a chicken when it comes to swimming, especially in the ocean. I also am very uncoordinated and not sporty. Well, my friend Sol who is a great surfer never gave up on me. She taught me how to surf. And thank to Sol, I did! Here’s the proof:

In this first photo, I was quite scared. I was still very hesitant. I thought I would make a fool of myself if I try….


But I tried anyway. This is the first attempt. Not bad…


Getting up… Sol said “look up … never look down …”


And up …. I stood! and I tried to balance…


And I surfed! I can’t believe it, I surfed!


Thank you Sol! Thank you very much for being such a great surf instructor!


And here’s Sol for the “real surf” photo. She’s amazing!

She’s pretty amazing!

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Derick Sebastian and His Ukulele

By on November 24, 2007 in Arts and Culture

Just want to quickly mention a new CD that I think would be a great gift to a music lover – especially those who like instrumental music. This guy, Derick Sebastian is phenomenal – go to his website to check it out, listen to him play ukulele, and order a copy of his CD. While you’re there, check out “his story” – a story of resilience and God’s love and provision.

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