October 12
Today we were up early (the first of three consecutive EARLY riser days) to be able to head off to the airport and board our quick island-hopping flight to our final island stop of Maui. I loved the Kona airport because it's ALL open-air....even getting on and off the plane you use exterior ramps & stairs. Our flight was on time and it was 20 minutes from take-off to touchdown.
Once we landed porters picked up our luggage while we waited for a short time on the air-conditioned bus. The we were taken to the Maui Tropical Plantation. It was a nice place to stretch our legs and take in some very gorgeous scenery.
Back on the bus where we were taken into town where it was very much like walking around Key West. Because our rooms would not be ready until late afternoon it gave everyone a chance to grab lunch on their own - which we did at the Cool Cat - and do a little shopping, which we also did. The bus picked us up about 2:30 and by 3pm we were in our rooms at the Sheraton Resort Maui with a gorgeous view of the ocean.
We had about two hours before we met Annie and the rest of the group and headed down for the luau. There was a smattering of spotty rain for the first half hour, just enough to key a rainbow over the festivities! The food was great.....the entertainment was great.....and sitting with a table full of new-found friends made the evening all the more the better.
As the sun set the highlight of the show was the fire dancers, and they got a big ovation. Great way to top a great day!
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