This morning was another one. Haleakala Crater, House of the Sun, sits at an elevation of 10,023 feet above Maui's coastal areas. We see the sun change our world every day and think so little of it. Today was a vivid reminder of the magic the sun brings to our little lives each day.
The drive in and of itself is a major adventure...especially for us. En route, at about 4 am, we were pulled over for speeding. 58 in 40 mph zone. So frustrating! It made it even worse that we were trying to get to the Crater before the sun rose.
We pressed on, and we're both so glad we did. The experience was one we'll never forget.
The drive is treacherous, a slow 30 mph drive up a mountain with terrifying hairpin curves, and no guardrails. My stomach was churning on the way up, and I had to force myself not to look over the side - the lights below became increasingly low and distant.
It was freezing cold up there, probably 40 degrees or so, and it was difficult to get positioned for photos. When the sun arose, a Hawaian woman sang a tribute to the Sun, which made the experience even more moving.
When we arrived:
When the sun rose:
It was awesome!
We watched the sun set tonight, too. Another beautiful thing we don't often take the time to do:
Dinner at Ko tonight - a restaurant at our hotel. The food was some of the best we've had since getting here, and I especially love talking with the locals who work here. Our server this evening was born and raised in Maui, and told us she never knew until she started working at Ko that sweet potatoes came in any color other than purple. Ha!
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