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HAWAII III (MAUI II): NORTH MAUI, LAVENDER FARM, POLI POLI, SURFING GOAT DAIRY, AND WARREN AND ANNABELLE'S

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The streets of Lahina are always bustling.
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The streets of Lahina are always bustling.

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  • And next, a stop at Surfing Goat Dairy.
  • Excellent cheese available here, and you've gotta try their chocolate / goat cheese truffles!<br /> <br /> For more, see <a href="http://www.surfinggoatdairy.com/">http://www.surfinggoatdairy.com/</a><br /> <br /> Hmmm. My mouth is watering now just thinking about it. I may need to make an order!
  • Back to Kihei for a beautiful sunset.
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  • No green flash, but a very nice sunset over the Pacific Ocean, anyway.
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  • The streets of Lahina are always bustling.
  • Lahina Old Courthouse Banyan Tree. Would you believe that this is all ONE tree? Can you find me (there is also only one of me here -- and I'm not the guy lying down in the chaise lounge).
  • Better swim out and catch my boat!
  • Swimming pool at the Gazebo restaurant.
  • Gazebo in Napili. One of our favorite places. They don't take reservations here, and there is ALWAYS a line, but the food is great, the prices reasonable, and the view excellent. Service can be a bit slow, but fun (not a place where you want to hurry anyway).
  • Now, imagine those macadamia nut pancakes with coconut syrup on them! And I've gotta say, the omelette was mighty tasty, too! They are open for breakfast and lunch only.<br /> <br /> For more, see <a href="http://www.mauihawaii.org/restaurants/gazebo.htm">http://www.mauihawaii.org/restaurants/gazebo.htm</a>
  • Last time we were on Maui, Bev and I saw Warren and Annabelle's show, and we just HAD to come back. As you can see from the poster, it sells out nightly (and I do believe that this is a totally truthful claim).
  • Entryway of Warren and Annabelle's (They have an elevator, also, if you prefer transport to the second floor).
  • For the first part of the show you are treated to the music of Annabelle in this very swank dining room. It's supposed to have the ambiance of the mid 1800's, but it very strongly reminds me of videos and pictures I have seen of the upscale 1920's (prohibition era) speakeasies (As with the speakeasies, even the way they get you into the dining area is creative). As you can see, you get to have a feast while you relax and listen to Annabelle's music.
  • Because of the convincing old-time ambiance, I could not resist rendering this video to look like a movie from the time. I hope you will enjoy!
  • Warren is a master illusionist (and hilarious comedian). You won't see any fancy things like assistants being levitated or disappearing. In fact, his is a total one-man show. The small auditorium is designed to give everyone a close view, and his game is basically straight-forward sleight-of-hand. I will admit that the seating gets a little uncomfortable after a while, but Warren keeps the show fast-paced, charged with humor, and amazing, so it doesn't seem like it lasts for 2 hours.
  • Just a little sample of Warren's approach. I had planned to do more video of his show, but lots of his tricks are set up early and then finished toward the end of the show, so attempting to video short segments would likely lead to more confusion than any accurate indication of what his show is like. I hope you enjoy the 4 minute segment here.
  • If you are going to be on Maui anytime soon, I would highly recommend that you make plans to see this show. If you do, you are likely to need to get your tickets well in advance.<br /> <br /> You can do that here: <a href="http://www.warrenandannabelles.com/">http://www.warrenandannabelles.com/</a><br /> If you get the package which includes the food and two drinks, I think you will be very glad you did!
  • Back in Waikiki now. Being from a little podunk island away from civilization, I decided I had to try one of Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville margaritas. Definitely a happening and fun place. I would not rate their margaritas very high, however. But from the appearance of the rim, it does look like he found his lost shaker of salt.......<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.jimmybuffettsatthebeachcomber.com/">http://www.jimmybuffettsatthebeachcomber.com/</a>
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