Travels With Mel: Maui Day 3: Part 3: The End of a Beautiful Day

Day 3 was a long day...from Sunrise at Haleakala Crater to watching the surfers in Paia...we had enough time after lunch to make the trip back to the Grand Wailea and sit on the lanai for a little while just enjoying the views before we had to head down for our dinner reservations at Humu Humu

We had spoken with one of the concierge staff...earlier in the day and reserved a table at the Grand Wailea's signature restaurant...Humuhumunukunukuapua'a or Humu Humu as we called it! Richard was wonderful and was able to hook us up with a table on the rail at a seating time where we would be able to see sunset from our table. We were very excited about our dinner but wanted to head down early enough to see the resort as it got darker and once the torches were lit!

Nighttime at the Grand Wailea

Our first night at the resort, we were too tired to walk around and take in all the sights. Tonight we were planning on taking it all in. The torch lighting ceremony and the subsequent torch light is a Hawaiian tradition and one of my favorite things. It's so beautiful and relaxing at the end of a busy day.

We headed out a few minutes before our reservation time to take some pictures as the darkness descended....

Humu Humu

The beach as sunset was near

The beautiful grounds of the Grand Wailea after the torches were lit

Pool is quiet after closing time

Humu Humu

After walking around and enjoying the resort.....it was time to head to dinner. We couldn't have had a better seat for watching the sunset which happened shortly after we arrived for dinner. Richard did a great job of getting us premium seating!

Sunset from our table at Humu Humu

After sunset...we concentrated on dinner. It was a nice dinner. Can't say it was a great dinner but very nice especially for a hotel restaurant. They had given us two free drink coupons with our meal which was nice. The meal was a bit "gourmet" for us. We are kind of plain when it comes to food so maybe not a good judge of gourmet food. They did offer fresh lobster that you could go and "catch" yourself in a tank. Uh....no thanks...I do not want to bond with my food before I eat it! LOL! Interesting concept...just not me! I chose the filet instead!

A wonderful end to a wonderful day!

The Long Way Back

We took the long way back to our room that night....it was just a beautiful evening and we thought we'd take a look around. Well...there's good and bad in that....we did get to see the resort...mostly because we got lost! This place is HUGE! Finally followed the lighted trees to get back to the main entrance!