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Maui: Morning Walk, Part 6 |
As we continue the uphill walk along Office Road, we find more hibiscus — these are a beautiful yellow with a red center. |
I have been coming to Maui long enough to remember when they had a gasoline pump out front (to the left of this vantage point). It was removed when the EPA enacted requirements for double-shell gasoline tanks to reduce the possibility of leakage into the soil. I assume that due to the expense and the fact that a gas station opened in Honokowai that the resort decided that selling gasoline was no longer a requirement. Then about five or six years ago they added on a small luncheon/deli counter to the back offering a variety of light meals, especially local favorites (span musubi, anyone?) partially because the workers at Kapalua frequently eat here — usually on the covered deck on the left side of this photo. On my previous visit, the store was being refurbished. I was able to peek in and see that they had removed the floor — my guess was this was necessitated by the ravages of termites and dry rot. In the process, they closed off the old front entrance and added this new, automatic door at the side. Perhaps I am an sentimental traditionalist but I preferred the old layout — of course, that won't keep me from shopping here for a few items from time to time. |
By the way, the Japanese restaurant here (Sansei) is very good — a bit pricey but I really like it. Unfortunately, on this visit, we stopped by but could not find anything on the menu that Johnny would eat. He is still stuck in a picky-eater stage — so we had to go elsewhere that night. |
This building now houses the Kapalua Logo Shop where you can find just about any article of clothing and many household items with the Kapalua butterfly logo on it. This is also the spot where a shuttle bus will take you to the entrance of the Kapalua Arboretum. I have mentioned this before in LAHP — one of my favorite things to do on Maui — it's free, so don't miss it. |
A remnant of the old Village Course remains --- three holes which are maintained and which you can play for only $25. |
This is also the spot where I was able to score a lot of Kapalua golf shirts (yes, I have a sizable collection). For years, the logo shop would have a logo-wear sale in early November where the clothing was 50% off retail. Yep, the years when I timed my visit right, I would stock up. In fact, I usually ended up having to ship my "good buys" home — no space in my luggage. BTW, I checked online to see if they are still holding that annual sale and could find no mention of it. 'Tis a shame if it has been discontinued. |
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But eventually, we move on and reach the highest point on Kapalua Drive which looks out to the Golf Villas. These condos overlook part of the Bay Course — I think this would be a wonderful vacation rental option even if you are not a golfer. Not only do you see the course but the ocean beyond. |
To be continued...
Life is good.
Aloha,
B. David
P. S., All photos and text © B. David Cathell Photography, Inc. — www.bdavidcathell.com