Maui Memories - Day 5

After getting up slowly, we went in search of breakfast. We tried going to 808 Grindz which comes highly recommended by reviews which is probably why there was a line every time despite arriving just before 8:00am each time we attempted it. I wish I could've eaten there to provide my own opinion as to whether it's worth it, but didn't get the chance.

Instead, thanks to a recommendation from a friend who had been to Maui just a few years ago with her family, we ended up at Slappy Cakes. After eating there, we'd all highly recommend it! Don't be scared off if you see a line. If you have a small enough party and don't mind, you can seat yourself at the bar as seats become available. Full menu is available and the service is just as good from what we observed. 

Banana Bread French Toast - scrumptious and very, very filling

Mark's Loco Moco and Keira's made-from-scratch pancake with cookie crumbles

After filling our tummies to the brim, we headed back to Napili/Kapalua Bay in search of sea turtles. Unfortunately, even though it was only 9:30am, it was terribly busy and we were unable to find parking. But, we didn't despair. We planned to head back early the next day. Instead, we decided to have another leisurely day. We spent the late morning and early afternoon at the resort.

I even got in the pool!

After we wore ourselves out in the hot sun and splashing in the pool, we headed back into town for a late lunch and shopping. Parking is tricky in Lahaina that late in the day, but you just have to be patient and drive around until you find it - there's both free (limited) and paid parking. Lunch was at Cheeseburger in Paradise. If you love burgers, give it a go. I ate the entire thing and topped it off with onion rings.

Ocean-view seating is available...true to its name

The cheeseburger and onion rings I demolished

Mark was sick of greasy food and enjoyed a delicious Ahi tuna salad

Exploring Lahaina was fun as we ducked in and out of shops - there were plenty of them. Keira bought a pair of earrings and explored some art shops with Mark while I preferred the touristy souvenir shops. Ha! We topped off lunch with one of the best shave ice treats on the island at Uulani Shave Ice, followed later by more gelato.

Keiki (kids) Rainbow - Cherry, Blue Raspberry, Banana 

Hanging out in Lahaina

My turn

More gelato - Mmm!

We returned to the Villa late evening and took in another sunset. Thank goodness we did because we also finally saw a whale (the one thing I wanted to see on this trip)!! Keira had seen one from the same spot earlier on the trip, but I missed the entire thing. This time, we saw it all - surfacing, clearing it's blow hole and going back down with a nice tail splash. It was AMAZING! I couldn't believe how close it was and how the paddle boarders weren't completely freaked out. Combined with the sunset, it was a delightful spectacle!

After a terrific ending to the day, we returned to our room to pack up for our trip home the next day. It's always the sad part of every trip for me. 

I could never tire of this view