Day 8 - Big Beach and Old fashioned Luau

Tonight was the closest I've come to not writing all year.  I know I'm on my honeymoon so it would be completely okay and understandable if I didn't actually post tonight.  I was okay with it even until Dave convinced me otherwise.  I was ready to wake up nice and early tomorrow and write it but then he reminded me that my morning would be everyone else's afternoon.  That did it so here I am typing away when I should be snuggled up next to him falling asleep.

We beached it up today heading over to Makena Beach.  It's the biggest beach here on Maui and the sand was  wonderfully soft and had this orange hue to it.  When you would kick the sand with your foot the orange would show but then immediately subside when it settled back.  The water was refreshing, like pool water on a hot, humid summer day.  The waves were a bit intense.  In an attempt to get a picture of the wave as it crashed against the shore, I found myself in a compromising position as it took me with it.  I must have tumbled with the wave a couple of times before finding my footing again as there was sand everywhere including within my hair.  At first I was embarrassed but it didn't seem like anyone noticed or cared if they did so after a short break and a superbly failed attempted at building a sand castle with Dave I found myself immersed in the sea again

This evening we attended the Old Lahaina Luau and it was such a great experience.  From the moment we drove into the parking lot to the minute we walked back into it at the end of the night, we were greeted by some of the most pleasant people.  I was officially "lei'd" and I learned how to make a beautiful headpiece with the Plumeria flower.  It's too bad that it won't last until I get home.  The food was buffet style and 100% Hawaiian and it was absolutely delicious.  The mixed drinks were some of the best I've had ever and the setting was stunning.  We had a chance to recap our trip with a couple across from us (nicest people) as they had just arrived and asked us what we had done and what we recommended.  Finally, the dancing.  Both Dave and I have decided we need to learn to dance the hula.  It was truly incredible and worth every penny that we spent on the cover charge.