Fire on the West Maui Mountains

There is a huge fire on Maui today. It started at least yesterday and maybe even the day before. You can see plane after plane landing and I just know it is loaded with tourists, half of whom, stay on Lahaina side in Kaanapali beach or Kapalua. I wonder what they are thinking as they are flying in to land and see the huge fire on the left side of the plane. I wonder if the pilot tells them to hurry up and find a hotel in Kihei and/or Wailea before they are sold out.

It is likely that I won't be able to go to work tomorrow unless the fire lays down overnight. I will check the road closure phone line in the morning. I am supposed to go to the Feast at Lele Luau tomorrow night, something I am really looking forward to. Already several Luau's and Ulalena have closed for tonight as the dancers cannot get to work from the West Side. I am surely going to pack and overnight bag for tomorrow night because the Kiave wood burns and burns. It is used here as charcoal. I am walking over for sunset and can see the fire from the beach across the street, hopefully it is laying down a bit so I can go to work tomorrow.

Snorkeling at Ulua beach

A great time to sit at the beach a look out and watch the whales. They are so active at this time of year. I was at Ulua beach in Wailea today. Ulua beach is a beautiful crescent shaped white sand beach. This beach is great for snorkeling off the shore and the dive shops do introductory dives here as well. I really enjoy snorkeling on my days off. During times of high surf or strong currents, it can be a little “murky” or “stirred up” but it is still fun. I like Ulua beach because there is also a big tree that hangs over the beach and provides shade if you want it. The best time to go to the beach on Maui is in the morning. Usually the wind is calm in the morning and tends to pick up more in the afternoon. The north end of Ulua beach is the good end for snorkeling, but if conditions are right the middle and south end are great for boogie boarding. Always be careful at the beach on Maui as the waves can be unpredictable and can knock you down. “Never turn you back on the Ocean” is a good rule of thumb.