Stormy weather

     Despite forcasts for rain we have just had a lot of wind today.  A cool front moved in last night and brought grey skies and a strong wind.  We closed the big slider to the lanai for the first time to keep our living room a little warmer.  It was damp and overcast this morning, but soon the skies turned blue and the weather got warm except right by the water.

    Time zones made this Super Bowl Sunday start early.  We watched a bunch of the pregame shows as Terry and Connie packed for their trip home.  In honor of their last day we went to a Hula Show at the Lahaina Cannery Mall.  This is one of the free shows offered around the island.  Several generations of a few Hawaiian families participated in the show.  Our favorites, by far, were three little boys who danced with great flair and athleticism.  It was a fun show.  

    We got back to the condo to watch some of the football game and to enjoy the commercials.   We also stepped out on the lanai and watched a bunch of  kite surfers who were taking advantage of the strong winds.  It is a beautiful and scary sport.  Finally it was time to drive the about 50 minutes across the island to the airport.  

    As we approached the airport we saw a cruise ship in port.  This explained why there were so many busloads of visitors in Lahaina.  Many of the ships anchor off Lahaina where most of the historical stes and shops enjoyed by cruisers are.   This huge boat was in the Kahului port on the commercial side of Maui so everyone had to be bussed across the island.  We said our goodbyes and left Connie and Terry at the airport for their overnight flight home to snowy Minnesota.

    On our way back from the airport Rick and I stopped at a Mediterranean Pizza parlor. We got back to our condo with a pizza in time to catch the last bit of the Super Bowl.  It's going to be a pretty quiet night. Have a safe trip back, Connie and Terry!