Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Iao Valley





Iao Valley and stream is always a great place to visit. Close to Wailuku and Kahului it is hard to believe in a few moments you are hiking beside a stream and then up a trail back into the valley. The steep valley walls and great views are awesome. Ferns, guava trees, Kukui trees, ginger. Two streams converge into one. Local kids are swimming and playing in the cold mountain water. Just before the iao park is a cultureal park which is a great place to have lunch.

Maui Polo




Jessica and Elroy flying down the field, Peter and Velvet eye on the ball, Jessica and Elroy.
I have not gone to Polo for years and years. In mid May while John Lassetter was here teaching we had a break during our lunch so headed over to the polo field to watch clinic participants Jessica and Peter play polo. soon we were cheering "Go Peter! Go Jessica as she scored 4 out of 5 points. How exciting. The "indoor field"
is a beautiful "Up country" Maui location. Surrounded by Jacaranda trees and Haleakala Ranch pasture land it is a relaxing location to spend a Sunday afternoon.