Day 7 & 8: Shopping & Haleakala Sunrise

Steve, Mom & Dusty at the Haleakala Sunrise

What trip would be complete with out a little shopping!!! Had to squeeze that in. And then on the final morning of their trip, we woke up at 2:30AM and headed in the car for the legendary Haleakala Sunrise. Haleakala is known as the House of the Sun, perhaps because the summit of Haleakala is 10,000 ft up. Sunrises are said to be comparable to a religous experience, that they will heal your soul, and rejuvenate the spirit!!! In short, they are said to be the best in the world. So we considered it a must-do while Mom & Steve were in town. So glad we did... it was awesome! If you are wondering why we are all bundled up in the pictures... that would be b/c at 10,000 feet, there is a slight change in temperature. That morning we were in 40 degree weather and it was windy!!!!!!!!!!!!! So yes, Maui can get cold.

Shopping & Haleakala Sunrise photos