Our Week In Maui Day 2

Day 2
Friday, October 15, 2010
What a way to start the day...Allison tapped me on the shoulder like a little kid excited to run out on the lanai and witness just what we had signed up for. And BAM!!!! Absolutely breathtaking view of utter paradise. The view to our left is the resort pools and palm trees and man made waterfalls, while the view to our right is the OCEAN!!!!! All you can see is blue for miles, a gorgeous mountain and nothing but clear skies.

Allison made some coffee and we just sat outside and took it all in and discussed the life and accomplishments of Miss Allison Michelle Johnson's 29-year-old self. We both concluded she's an absolutely phenomenal woman. Yes, she agreed. ;). After unpacking, a few photo opps and primping it's off to breakfast we go!!! Aloha!

We were not quite sure where to go for breakfast so we jumped in the rented Dodge Charger and set forth only to find what had been draped in darkness last night on our drive in... The most amazing views To be found anywhere in the Pacific! Heading through Kapalua, we are surrounded by the clearest ocean views and the softest breeze I have ever felt. I feel so relaxed and still so unbelievably lucky to have Kelsey here with me to take it all in, all the while holding my hand through every turn and bend in the road. Turning 30 hasn't felt appropriate until this moment... Did I just stumble across the meaning of life? :-)

Okay, so for breakfast we were not sure where we would end up but we found this adorably quaint and comfortable place in Kapalua. It is the Honolua Store.

Kels here...There's nothing like having your girlfriend shove packets of raw sugar and french vanilla creamer in your Coach purse for later consumption at the Ritz. French toast and a veggie omelet down. We're so ready for this day.

3933003 case number - this is simply a side note indicating how we were able to get our new iPad on the Ritz Carlton wireless network.
We made our way back to HWY 30 in pursuit of a grocery store so we could get our hands on fresh produce and fish for a steal and take advantage of our semi-furnished kitchen. We made it to a supermarket, grabbed some grub and tantalizing snacks, and headed back to the hotel.

We realized when we got back that semi-furnished kitchen means you have everything; blender; knives; pots; pot holders; mixing bowls; spatulas... You get the drift. With all of these cooking utensils, one might conclude that we would have a stove or oven. But, alas, we do not. We have a microwave though so tonight we will be working our magic with our salmon and tuna filets via 3 to 5 minutes of radiation heating with said microwave. And, you can be assured that I will be wearing the oven mitts they have supplied... Sans oven.Allison and I lathered on the sunscreen and headed for the pool. Everywhere we turned it was pure beauty. We plopped onto chairs, ordered some tropical drinks and observed in horror an obnoxious, loud and rowdy lesbian emerging from the pool giving our kind a bad name. Haha! Just kidding...sort of. We snapped some photos of the water and palm trees and just continued to look around in awe.

There really is nothing quite the relaxation we found whilst soaking up the Pacific rays. I feel like we have left behind any stress that we might have, no matter how small, at home. After our Mai Tai's were depleted (2 each totaling $60 total), we made our way back to the room where we sat on our lanai with chips, salsa, 2 decks of cards and some glowing smiles. Of course, shanghai rummy was on our minds so I, Allison, took a few moments to school Kelsey in this game that she loves so much. Final score 525 to 95. If anyone reading this is looking for lessons on this magical lil game, feel free to contact me directly. Apparently, I am a natural.

More to come soon... We love you guys!