Jackson's last days in Maui

We were not going to be waiting in line at the Gazebo again so we got up early and headed that way!

1st in line this time!

The view from the Gazebo's line

Again.

Good morning!

BREAKFAST FRIED RICE FOR DAYS!

We took home our leftovers and then headed for the beach. YES! The perfect way to spend a day!

Back to my favorite beach

That afternoon we decided to go exploring the other way on the island. We'd been to the blow hole before, but it was just such a pretty area that we decided to go again.

Hiking at the blow hole

I love this guy!

Petefish

Stunning

We thought this would be a good area to catch sunset, but it was not. Bummer! We decided to walk around the Whaler's Village shopping area to get some gelato (so good!) and do some people watching. It is such a nice little area!

Can you spot Jackson?!

How about now!?!

The next morning we munched on leftover rice and decided to hike the Kapalua Coastal Trail. It was a really well maintained trail with a lot of awesome views. It was also kind of flat!!!!

Happy little hiker

Beach views

Chasing turtles

Found one!*

*Jackson ended up swimming with a MASSIVE sea turtle on his last day. He did not have the GoPro with him so we borrowed this photo that he said looked like his view during his swim. He was SO excited about it.

My view from the beach

Eventually it was time to head back to the condo and get Jackson all packed up the head home. I originally was staying because a friend moved to Maui and I wanted to work out with her and just work from Hawaii. She ended up taking a job in Thailand (!!) so I was going to be alone. The condo we rented would not refund our rental fee and it was going to be pricey to change my flights, plus I planned to see family in Oahu later in the week so I just stayed behind. Jackson had to get back to go to work.

Bummed to be leaving

Petefish (Jackson showing his sadness)

That's better!

Before he left he needed one more round of fresh fish so we stopped in town for that.

Fresh fish before the flight- yum!

We grabbed a coffee to help him stay away for his Maui to Oahu flight. He then had a little layover and headed from Honolulu to Denver (a 4 hour layover) then finally onwards to Indy. The flights were not ideal, but they were free so that was what he did.

The original location of our
favorite coffee shop in Naples, FL!