Category: Traveling

Day Around Maui

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 “Sunset” Kihei, 2024

After work today, we visited Waikulu Distillery in Makawao for an agave spirit tasting. It was such a fun and educational experience! We were surprised by the variety of agave spirits (Tequila) they offered. One variety stood out as our favorite, so we picked up a bottle to bring back home to Texas.

Later, we caught a breathtaking sunset at Kamaole Beach Park II, followed by dinner at the local food truck park. I tried the loco moco poutine from Howzit Eh!, and it was absolutely delicious – and super filling!

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 “Waikulu Distillery” Makawao, 2024
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 “Loco Moco Poutine” Kihei, 2024

Work-Cation

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 “ʻIao Valley” Wailuku, 2024

I spent the morning and early afternoon working remotely from the house. I wake up at around 4:45 am in order to keep my Central US time for work, and then end my work day at around 2 pm. That gives me the afternoon to enjoy the island!

Today we stopped by ʻIao Valley for a little while to relax and take photos. I enjoy my work-cations from Maui very much!

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 “Home” Wailuku, 2024

Food Truck Dinner

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 “Shrimp Truck” Kahului, 2024

This evening we stopped by the food trucks across the street from Costco here on Maui. We’ve been here before, so we knew we would enjoy! The shrimp is from Geste Shrimp Truck, and the steak is from Ono Teppanyaki & Seafood. Recommended!

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 “Steak and Shrimp” Kahului, 2024

We’re on Maui

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 “Maui” 2024

Mariko and I started a mini work-cation on Maui today, while my mom, brother, and sister-in-law started their vacation. It’s beautiful here.

For our first meal, we picked up some Ichiban Okazuya. We had Korean chicken, teriyaki beef, mahi mahi, and pork katsu plates. Everything was so tasty and filling. It’s actually enough for another meal! Oishikatta

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 “Okazuya Dinner” Wailuku, 2024

France, Day 5 – Provence

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, 5.7mm, f/1.5, 1/750 sec, ISO50
 “Nostradamus House” Saint-Rémy, 2024

Today, we spent the day exploring Saint-Rémy and Les Baux-de-Provence. Our first stop was the Carrières des Lumières, an incredible projection show set inside an old quarry, where vibrant images come to life on the limestone walls. It was truly breathtaking!

Afterwards, we enjoyed a lovely lunch in Saint-Rémy and took some time to stroll around the charming town. Later, we made our way to Avignon to catch the TGV train back to Paris. It was a wonderful way to wrap up our visit to Provence.

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 “Carrières des Lumières” Les Baux-de-Provence, 2024
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 “Saint-Rémy” Saint-Rémy, 2024
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 “Pizza and Salad” Saint-Rémy, 2024