Maui ~ Meeting the Rest of the Group

You've read about our rocky start and our wonderful first two days by ourselves.  Now we have made the 15 minute trip North from Marriott in Ka'anapali to the Ritz Carlton in Kapalua where we met up with the rest of the group from Phil's work for the remainder of the trip.

Upon our arrival at the Ritz, we were lei'd with the beautiful Kukui nut leis. 

The view from the lobby was spectacular as well.

We were pretty tired, as jet lag was finally hitting us, so we had room service for dinner and went to bed on the early side.

One of the highlights of the trip was our morning routine.  It was just the two of us falling back into the old weekend routine we had before kids; hit the gym together, shower and change for breakfast, then go for a morning walk. 

Enjoying a leisurely breakfast is definitely a splurge for us and is as rejuvenating as going to the spa.  I love breakfast food and sharing conversation with my best friend over coffee.

Our first morning we walked to the market nearby.  They had incredible food (despite everything being RIDICULOUSLY expensive ($6 for a half dozen eggs..."that's like a dollar and egg!"). The view along the way was pleasant too.

 

 

Then we did what we do on just about every vacation...laid by the pool relaxing, reading, chatting with friends, eating and drinking in the sunshine!

 

We wrapped up our Monday by having dinner and drinks at the hotel bar and enjoying conversations and spending time together with friends.