Hawaii 2011.01

We enjoyed a trip to Maui Hawaii in January. Well we didn't enjoy it all.

We the plane reached Maui, we executed a missed approach and diverted to Kona for fuel and to allow the violent front to pass. We arrived Maui midnight-ish instead of 5:00 PM-ish. Didn't enjoy that. We had two days of hard rain - 7.5" on rain in one day closed roads. Didn't enjoy that. But otherwise the weather was fine and it was a nice break.

Attempt at star photography ... this from the beach at our hotel.
Attempt at star photography. This from the Haleakala summit near midnight. 45 degrees. 10 knot winds. Moon too bright. Well, at least I learned some things.
Attempt at star photography. This from the Haleakala summit near midnight. 45 degrees. 10 knot winds. Moon too bright. Well, at least I learned some things. Bright lights on the right are from Kahalui. On the left from Kehei. On the horizon, from Molokai.
Attempt at star photography. This from the Haleakala summit near midnight. 45 degrees. 10 knot winds. Moon too bright. Well, at least I learned some things.

Not all the surfers are young and buff. This guy's more my speed. And he's been doing it a long time ... among the 5 best on the beach today.

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