Maui, Part 3

The beaches of Maui were fabulous, just as we had hoped and expected they would be. The water temperature was great, the sand was fine and white, and it was beautiful. Brant and I both tried out snorkeling for the first time during our trip. The Black Rock, which is known for good snorkeling, was located just down the beach from our hotel. We rented snorkel gear and were able to just get in and go. For first timers, we were pretty impressed with the array of fish that we saw. We were also impressed with how clear the water was with being so deep. It was pretty awesome. I was disappointed we don't have any pictures of us in our snorkeling gear, but we weren't willing to risk leaving the camera on the beach with our things unattended while we were in the water. I guess you'll just have to use your imagination.

Of course, we also enjoyed the beach for watching the sunset. It seemed we were someplace to see the sunset almost every night. One of my favorites was at a restaurant called Fish Company. Their deck was actually built out over the beach and ocean and lent itself for a great view while enjoying seafood (and a bottle of wine, of course!). Another favorite of mine was the night we decided to get a pizza from the Tiki Bar at our hotel, gather up some Bud Lime beers (my summertime favorite), and eat our supper on the beach while watching the sunset. Although our view was briefly interrupted by the sunset catamarane cruises, we were definitely convinced the originality of our $20 private beachside picnic was way better than the $150 we could have spent to be stuffed on a boat with strangers and only 400 yards closer to the action.

The final note I will write about our trip to Maui was about the magic show we went to see. I know, it sounds completely corny. However, it was amazing. The show was called Warren and Annabelle's. Warren was the magician/comedian and he did tricks that still have Brant and I talking. I'm not much for magic, but mixed with how hilarious he was and the tricks that he did, it was well worth it. He burned a $100 bill (even wrote down the serial number!) and it reappeared inside a whole lemon. He dropped bowling balls out of a hat after it was on someone's head. He even changed the time on a girl's watch while she held it in her own hand. We were quite impressed - and mystified!

So, there ends the major highlights of our trip to Maui. I'm sure the blog will now go back to being less about Brant and I and pretty much all about Ben! We enjoyed our time away together and definitely recommend it, but are also always thankful to return home.