Yesterday found us doing nothing much at all. While the plan was always to relax in our final week after walking 1000 miles around mainland USA, or so it seemed, the Bali 6 made a short list of activities we would each like to undertake while on Maui. After all, while visiting such a beautiful island in the middle of the Pacific, having perfect weather, and regaining our physical attributes and mental accuity in the meantime, there is plenty to see and do.

But oh no, we have collectively sat on our enlarged backsides, whiling away the hours by sitting in the sun, having seafood dinners, with girls going shopping, while the guys check out the seedier side of Lahaina (if there is such a thing). Bars visited in the last month are numerous, with a different one each time, save for a few we frequented for no particular reason. Local draught beers tasted have been numerous also, and while Gaz has kept a fully detailed list of beers consumed, what happens on the trip stays on thw trip. I can say however there was one interesting and funny story, I think it was in DC, where G made a bet with the waitress over the size of the beer glasses, saying it was a pint glass we were being served. The waitress vehemently disagreed stating it was indeed a pint. Suggestions were made the issue be googled otherwise it was to be a duel at dawn. The witress smiled saying she cant use her phone while on duty. So Gary did! And what did he find? Both were correctt. As with most things the Americans cock things up by doing things there own way, a US pint being 16 oz and the oz/English pint being 20 oz. So it was smiles all round and we ordered another beers each.. so there is a word of warning I can give to any intrepid fellow traveller, remember that in the States their beer glasses are BIG!

But back to the story... we had considered the benefits of large international hotel/resort atyle accomodation when planning our trip. Prices proved exorbitant. So yesterday we ventured a few miles north to view what we had missed out on - lots of high rise, packed beaches, screaming kids etc. So we were happy with our choice of quiet lodgings with private gardens and beaches and a half hour from any shops. Anyway, while we were there we thought we'd sample what the Westin Hotel offers its guests. And as we happened to be wearing our cossies, and coincidentally were carrying towels, we availed ourselves of their many pools and worked on our tans. So everyone was happy as we can tell all our friends of how accomodaing the Westin staff are and their facilities are 2nd to none. (But they are pricey at over $325 per night).

I forgot to mention that a couple of days ago we were joined by Roberta, a friend of Nick and Janine, who is staying with us to thw conlusion of the journey. Unfortunately half os us have to leave a day earlier than planned as Mesa, that  world renowned airline, and winner of many awards in aviation circles (insert laugh track) had rescheduled our flight. Well now Qantas haa not yet validated our flight and we need to aeeive at the local airport a few hrs earlier than expected. So if we dont arrive home you'll know where we are... Maui.