On Sunday we decided it was time to leave the beach and go exploring. Off we went to the town of Lahaina just fifteen minutes down the drag.
According to Diana's research, the first thing we need to do is have "shaved ice" which Maui is well known for. This consists of a cup of shaved ice with a choice of syrups poured over it.
The children were delighted to be able to have this treat!
We wandered down to the harbor and found a patch of grass where we could relax while the shaved ice could be enjoyed!
This is the oldest lighthouse of the Pacific Ocean being erected in 1840 to warn the whaleboats! Despite various changes that have been made to the original structure it shows how important it is to preserve original structures, as part of one's history.
The children were delighted to be able to have this treat! We wandered down to the harbor and found a patch of grass where we could relax while the shaved ice could be enjoyed
Being lunch time we headed off to find a special place to have lunch and what better than Bubba Gump.
The restaurant is one of a chain of restaurants which use the movie Forest Gump in which Tom Hanks and Sally Fielding are featured. A beautiful movie and one which has many catch phrases which we love and enjoy.
Not only do you dine and enjoy as election o fprawn or a rather shrimp dishes but you can purchases tee shirts and caps and a variety of souvenirs rating these favorite phrases!
Each table has one of these..
Should you be needing additional attention then you flip the sign over and this appears.
The window above our table had this stunning view!
The children loved their fish and chips.
We enjoyed our meal especially the "shrimp" or prawns as we call them. The atmosphere in this restaurant was amazing and I was surprised to see that there are 32 Bubba Gump restaurants around the world, including two in Malaysia ! If you live anywhere near one make sure you go and enjoy the experience! It is special!!!
