Category Archives: Maui

Soggy Maui Coast

Thank you folks for your concern… we are safe and sound here on Maui.  Our house is well up the mountain so really we’ve been safe all along.  Just the same, it’s nice that you would think of me on a day like this.  My daughter and I had to run some errands down the...

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EthneMarch 13, 2011 - 3:06 am

I’m so very glad to hear that you are all OK – I kept visiting here of Friday for news but didn’t get on the PC yesterday unfortunately, I hope all your friends on the islands are OK too.
It’s such a sad and distressing time – mother nature is really flexing her muscles at the moment ;-(

JeannieMarch 12, 2011 - 4:53 pm

Thank you for letting us know you are ok. When I heard the news I thought of you and Kristin and hoped that all was well. Mother Nature is beautiful, but when she shows her might, it can get pretty darn scary.

DeborahMarch 12, 2011 - 9:26 am

So glad you and your family are well. We were praying here in GA.
Deborah

Debbie-Esch House QuiltsMarch 12, 2011 - 5:47 am

I’m so glad to hear you and yours are safe and well.

Even after seeing so many pictures, it is still hard for me to wrap my mind around that much water.

PattyMarch 12, 2011 - 5:05 am

You were among my first concerns. It’s so good to know you’re safe. Please let us know how things go for your and the other islands.

Monica DunkleyMarch 12, 2011 - 1:07 am

glad to hear you’re ok and there hasn’t been too much damage.

Such a terrible thing in Japan.

Candy from Candied FabricsMarch 11, 2011 - 8:15 pm

When hearing the news today my thoughts did go to you and your family – so happy to hear all is well, in the midst of such sadness!

La Perouse

I took another trip with my son and his schoolmates yesterday, this time to La Perouse Bay.  It’s been a week of hiking for him, part of a special thing the school offers once a year.  He doesn’t realize how lucky he is to go to a school that offers this type of thing, but...

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Kristin LFebruary 23, 2011 - 7:31 pm

That looks like an awesome hike. We decided not to go to La Perouse, but went to the summit of Haleakala instead — it made a nice contrast to our waterfall hike with you guys.

Waihee Trail

I spent the day with my son, a few teachers and several kids from their school.  Once a year, for one week, the kids go out into the community and participate in various activities.  Today we hiked the Waihee Trail.  It’s a greuling hike, 2.5 miles up the mountain, and the same back down.  When...

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Monica DunkleyFebruary 15, 2011 - 10:07 am

what a beautiful place!!

JeannieFebruary 15, 2011 - 8:23 am

Beautiful hike and I love the serendipity of the heart rock.

Krista - PoppyprintFebruary 14, 2011 - 7:31 pm

Incredible. Thanks for sharing your amazing day.

Gail BaarFebruary 14, 2011 - 4:29 pm

You are lucky to live in such a beautiful place!

simple contemplation

My son has taken up a new activity… mountain biking.  He and a group of friends have been spending hours riding their bikes in the woods, on trails, over pastureland, and one well-designed obstacle course specifically designed for this budding sport.  This holiday weekend, every day now, they have been going to the top of...

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TheresaDecember 6, 2010 - 3:43 pm

you are such a great mom

RuthNovember 30, 2010 - 3:33 pm

Wow, what an amazing landscape you live in, Robin!

Colleen KoleNovember 29, 2010 - 2:36 am

Amazing photos of a beautiful ride-for you. Glad you took time to enjoy.I am not sure you want to think about how fast they were going! You are a great photographer Robin.

DeborahNovember 28, 2010 - 5:20 pm

Lovely. I’m so glad you found joy in the journey. (But seriously… that is a long drive.)

Your story reminds me of something I heard in a sermon long ago. “Spread the gospel. Use words only when neccessary.”

Krista - PoppyprintNovember 28, 2010 - 3:09 pm

Indeed, you are so fortunate to be able to drive up a dormant volcano, stop to enjoy the stark beauty of the landscape and wonder at those plants able to survive there. Plus, you get to do it without a trans-Pacific flight and hotel accommodation required! Lucky.

Kristin LNovember 28, 2010 - 12:58 pm

Sometimes grumpiness just needs a bit of a kick before it gets out of the way. :-) I’m glad you found your kick. The photos are gorgeous! I also had to giggle at the thought of you coasting down the volcano on empty, avoiding the cows as you went. I am also seriously impressed with the kids’ rides!

Oluwalu

Oluwalu, pronounced oo-lou-wa-lou, is the name of and area located on the south-western slope of Maui.  I was here today driving home from the Maui Photo Festival, when I found myself itching to get out there and snap a picture or two of this beautiful landscape.  The grass is so dry it’s yellow, and all...

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