Maui 2009

What a way to kick off the new year! Once again, I was blessed to be invited to spend 10 glorious days in Maui with my family. Jeff & Jeanette and Erin & Lance started a tradition a number of years back to get the family together in a warm locale every other January. This was our third trip in a row to Maui, and we've not been disappointed yet!

It's great to get to hang with the family for a week, and this year was even better as Cam was invited, too! We knew we wanted to ride a bunch while we were there, and after talking to the guy at the bike shop, we decided to take our own bikes, rather than take a chance with what they had to offer. It was a very good decision... My uncle ended up renting for a day, and he was less than thrilled with what he got. Mike, my cousin from Seattle, also brought his bike to join in on the fun.

Day One: Mike, South of Makena, with Haleakala in the background

Day One: South of Makena

Day Two: What better place to get a flat than in Maui?

Day Two: What a view!

Day Four: South of Makena

Day Five: My ride to Iao Valley State Park

Day Five: Iao Valley State Park

Day Five: Iao Needle

Day Five: Rest stop!

Day Six: Honolua Bay

Day Six: Cousin Mike, me, and Uncle Jeff at Honolua Bay

In all, I rode 7 of the 10 days we were on the island. Cam rode 9, including 2 trips up Haleakala and one ride on the the Road to Hana. Neither one of us can stop talking about going back next year (even if it is an "off" year for the family vacation)!