Whalers Village Center

Touristy shopping center in the midst of the Kaapalani Beach resort area. But first, Marianne out by the beach…

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The area is an old whaling community, thus the connection to use the name Whalers Village for the center. At the main street entrance, they have a real, reconstructed Sperm Whale skeleton and information about the species…

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Views Around Sheraton Maui Resort

After breakfast, we decided to walk around the resort and on down to Whalers Village Center. Here are some of the sights and views of the Sheraton from our walk down and back…

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Pu’u Keka’a (Black Rock)…

is the volcanic formation which our group of rooms sits high atop overlooking the Pacific Ocean.  Makes for a wonderful view point.

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There is a nightly torch lighting and cliff diving off the end of Black Rock.  Hopefully, tomorrow or Tuesday we will see the ceremony, as we plan to eat dinner at the resort again one of those nights.

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Happy Mother’s Day from Kaanapali, Maui

Good morning and Happy Mother’s Day from the Kaanapali Coast of West Maui. 

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Panorama from our room balcony

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Looking north

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Looking westerly towards Lana’i across the ocean.

It looks like we are going to have another showery day in the mountains and along the north shores.  I think we will explore the Kaanapali and Lahaina areas right around the hotel today and hope for improving weather as forecasted to start tomorrow….

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All Checked in…

at the Sheraton Maui Resort in Kaanapali.  Relaxing for a bit, then do a walk-about the resort before enjoying our anniversary dinner.

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