John had made required reservations to go to Iao Valley, part of the state park system, which is reportedly the wettest part of the United States. About an inch of rain a day falls here. It’s also a fascinating historical site of the biggest battle in Hawaiian history.

After hiking to the observation point in cloudy but non-rainy conditions, reading some historical markers, and taking photos, John took me back into town to check out two quilt shops. Let’s just say I filled my purposefully planned, previously empty carry-on suitcase with the goodies from each shop. One shop was probably the smallest I’d ever been in, while the other had to be the largest!

We spent the evening at South Maui Gardens for a hula show, and we wandered the nearby food trucks for supper. Rather than paying $300 each for a luau, this venue offered a similar hula/fire dancer show for 1/3 the cost.

While waiting for the show to start, I did a half-hour Zoom call with my quilt show steering committee. Work can be mixed with play!