Papawai 001
Taken by Kris Nelson on June 7, 2006
Location: Papawai Scenic Lookout, Maalaea
When writing about the Lahaina Bypass yesterday, I was looking for any photos that we might have taken from along Hwy 30 going to or from the Kahului Airport. Alas, I came up empty (another todo for February). But in the process, I thumbed through the photos we had taken from the Papawai Scenic Lookout, which is also along Hwy 30. Another one of our annual traditions is to stop off at this lookout on the travel day home, and give one last Aloha to Maui before we leave. It’s always a bittersweet moment.
On the plus side, I was reading up on places to Whale Watch in our latest Maui guidebook, and it pointed out that this scenic lookout is actually a great place to catch the whales that frequent the area during the winter months. Come to think about it, and looking at the spectacular view in the photo above, it does seem like a great place to whale watch. To top it off, the Pacific Whale Foundation actually sets up a little educational spot at the lookout with one of their volunteers to help raise awareness and give out pointers for what you’re able to see during peak viewing times. That sounds pretty cool.
So take a good look at the photo above, because in a few months, I might be posting one just like it, only with a few happy mammals in it.
Mahalo.
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