Maui Road to Artists Gallery

This morning we were greeted by the view of three whales waving their tails from the ocean. The three of them frolicked almost in a circle, closer to the surface than usual. What a sight to see them so gracefully move through the waves.

We then drove the car to the northern part of the island where we picked up a back road. Now when I say 'road' invision a very narrow two lane pavement bordered by massive rock and overgrown hibiscus, cacti, and palms. There were numerous one lane bridges and sections that were nothing but hairpin turns one right after the other. We braced ourselves twice in passing signs that read: Next 20 miles winding one lane road, speed limit 5 mph! YIKES! It was impossible to see very far ahead due to the winding twists and turns. Once we had to back up in order to let another car coming from the other direction pass. Other tourists were very polite in pulling aside to share the 'road'.

The views were breath taking, but Rustic wisely kept his eyes on the road. I gawked to my heart's delight white knuckled to my seat. The artists gallery sat off aways from the road. Many tourists were already there sitting on the covered porch enjoying the valley view. Several local artists have their work represented at this gallery. Last time here, four years ago, we purchased a hand blown hanging lamp that we shipped home. Wooden pieces, jewelry, pottery, linens, and paintings filled this wonderful area. Fragrances from the hand made soaps and lotions danced in the air.

We had safe passage back to our condo, but promptly helped ourselves to home made pina coladas adding Roselini's Hawaiian Coconut Pudding Ice Cream. Sipping our well earned beverages, we sat out on the lanai. It wasn't long before we spotted a turtle in shallow water very near to the shore. Its head was sticking out of the water, but you could easily see the rest of the body as it was the size of a hula hoop!

Later in the day it became overcast. This is the first day the sun hasn't been shining. Every night the weatherman predicts rain, but we have not seen any at all. Off in the distance, up in the mountains or over other islands you can see clouds and tell that it is raining, but never where we are located. The locals say that it rains every day in Hawaii...somewhere!