The Gazebo

We were staying on the other side of the island, but we were close enough to the Gazebo restaurant that we had to make the drive over to visit it. We got up and at 'em early, but not early enough to beat the crowds to our favorite breakfast spot on the planet. We ended up chatting with a nice couple from Chicago while we were in line. A four seater table came available so we joined them for breakfast. It was not something we'd normally do, but it worked out just fine. 

The line!

The Gazebo is known for their breakfast fried rice and their macadamia nut pancakes. We remembered both of these things fondly and we were not disappointed. The views from this restaurant are amazing, but the food is even better!

A happy, happy boy!

We decided to just go to the beach on this side of the island because we knew the snorkeling was good. We spent hours here taking turns with our one snorkel set and just soaking in the sun. It was amazing.

My favorite beach views

Stunning.

A DOG!!!!!!

We stopped for fish tacos on the way back to our side of the island from another food truck hoping they'd be as good as they were in Kauai. They were NOT. :(

Hoping lightning strikes twice. It didn't.

Fish tacos

Spicy tacos and a bottle coke

We went back and changed into workout clothes and headed for a trail that connects a bunch of little beaches in Wailea aptly called the "Coastal Nature Trail." It did not disappoint. We'd not made it to this part of the island before and it reminded us of the Pebble Beach area of California. It was just gorgeous back here with a ton of really fancy resorts. Remember, we were staying in a converted garage about 10 minutes away for $75 a night while these folks were paying upwards of $1,000 to be here. I think we were winning.

Stunning.

Looking over at another part of Maui

Petefish

Yes, I'd live here.

Some of the resorts on the side there

We hiked around until sunset

Then watched it from the beach

Petefish

We soaked in every last minute of the sunset's beauty before continuing to hike the coastal trail until it was just too dark to continue. We got to see many luaus taking place at the various resorts and just kind of soak in the magic of Hawaii at night. It was lovely. Then we went back to the converted garage to do laundry and just relax. It was another great day!