View of Dukes from the beach.
Our rooms were on the far left of the top floor
Mom on her lanai at the Outrigger
After breakfast we packed up and headed off to the Palace. We just missed the next tour because it was booked up. There was a class of school children which probably filled it up fast. We didn't have time to go on the next tour because we would miss our flight, so we headed into the basement which had various artifacts. We saw the king and queens crown, septer, and a few other items. We also watch a 15 minute movie that described a little bit of the history, it was a good synopsis.
We then proceed to the airport after filling up the tank of the rental car. Our next leg was onto Maui. I think we ended up spending more time in the airport then we did on the actual flight. It was a very quick flight, something like 25 minutes in the air. Since we had the wheel chair for Mom, they let us on first and they also moved our seats up so we were the first seats in economy. While we were sitting there, Mom noticed the people in front of us getting a snack. She asked the flight attendent about it and she explained that they were in first class. Apparently Mom thought we were in first class too. The flight attended was nice and got her the snack - a mix of pretzels and nuts. She opened it up took one look and saw the nuts and said "Oh I can't eat this it has nuts".....after all that...just another mom-ism.
The flight was quick and we waited for everyone to deplane before we did. As we were just landing on the runway, Mom looked out side as we touched down and said "Oh no, there are no flowers" - another mom-ism. Not sure what she was expecting "on the runway" --- Flowers????? Oh well.
Our checked luggage arrived without any problem, although Jim didn't recognize Moms bag right away and we thought we would have another baggage issue. Mom and I stayed at the airport while Jim got the rental car, a small Dodge SUV.
We packed up and headed to the hotel - The Grand Wailea. It's a sprawling hotel, possibly the largest on the island. It has several pools, shops, a spa, etc etc. and is right on the water. Thanks to Naomi, we were able to stay here in a 2 bedroom suite. The suite has, well 2 bedrooms of course, a living room, dining room (w/ 6 chairs), a bar w/bar stools, a fridge, microwave, a huge master bedroom, two large bathrooms each with a separate shower and bath (one with a jacuzzi tub), and 3 lanais (aka balcony's).
We decided to eat a late lunch or early dinner, whatever you want to call it. We ate at a bistro on property. It's a semi self serve where you order what you want at a counter, then they call your name when it's ready. Seating is outside overlooking a garden area. Food was good but a little pricey, I think a hamburger was $12.50. Mom had the burger, Jim had pulled pork, and I had an Asian style box meal of ribs - it was yummy.
After eating Jim asked if she wanted ice cream "Oh no I'm way too full" she said, maybe I'll get a candy bar. Well Jim went off to talk to the concierge while Mom and I went back to the room, but I thought Ice Cream sounded good so I got some. Well just as I got mine Mom chimmed in and said "Oh well if YOUR having some, then I'll have some too" - so much for being too full - another mom-ism.
It was a full day and we decided to spend the rest of the night hanging out in the suite.
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