Friday, November 12, 2010

Meanwhile, 7,200 miles away from the nearest decent Guinness.

While you can't get a decent draft Guinness on Maui (and Lord knows I'm trying), driving by Honolua Bay is undoubtedly picturesque. If you add a swell into the mix, it's simply impossible not to pull over and marvel at the conditions and surfers who have paddled hundreds of hours to be able to handle these waves.

The railing is the best seat in the house.

This photographer got here early to stake out his tripod territory.

A small wave on the inside.

Lanai in the distance.

No taste...

In July this field was harvested and look at the cane growth already, it must be on plant steroids, which don't forget boys and girls means so are we.

Last week, having just got off the water I was sorry I didn't stay in to be backlit by this.

Last night instead, the light was so flat that I expected the day to simply limp into night, but instead it fired up in a blaze of glory before respectably fizzling out.

In an unplanned post sunset escapade, I ended up in an Irish Pub. "Pint of Guinness please" I ordered (expectantly) as coincidently the man from Dingle began to play. Having been disappointed that the real thing didn't travel well 20 minutes down the road, I shouda known better.....happily the music fared much better.

10 comments:

Sharon's Mum Anne said...

Once again, lovely pictures and snappy comments. I love the new, sharper layout by the way.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Great pics. I hope that you find some of your adult malted beverage soon.

Sharon said...

Thanks kids :-)

Sharon's Mum Anne said...

Excuse me young lady, since when did I become a kid????

nikinpos said...

so we're obviously taking it in turns to 'visit' back home...I just missed you. so I'll have an extra guiness for you in the next pub!

nanny said...

With views like that....surely you can settle for a less than perfect Guinness......lol

Sharon said...

Thanks Charlie, I knew I could count on you!

Nanny: Good point, I'll try to remember it next time I'm pouting over the fizzy American stuff!

Lano said...

guiness in a can is not too bad......4 packs are on special here, want me to send some over? Or maybe we should just bring some next year :)

Mchumbie said...

I love the next to last picture.

nikinpos said...

thank you my dear. BTW, I want your pants...(the unbion jack ones that is!)