Judy and I hosted Robyn and Jerry, Leif and Wendy at the exclusive Io restaurant on Front Street in Lahaina. As expected, the meal was fantastic!

At left is a photo of Maalaea, the harbour south of Lahaina, where the groomsmen purchased their Hawaiian shirts. I also bargained with the store owner a few days after the wedding, and got a beautiful silk shirt for about half the considerable price. Of course now I'm apprehensive about wearing it as I seem to manage to acquire stains on any clothing that's light coloured even before I leave the house!!!

Here I am having a whale of a time at the same harbour town. The whale of course was a very detailed carving of the local denizens.

A quick lunch and off we went on our explorations.

Ever wonder how to properly open a coconut? As can be seen, its not only labour intensive, but can be dangerous.

First, the husk has to be cut away, and then the inner nut can be pierced through an "eye" on the top if you wish to drink the "milk". If you wish to access the "meat", a hammer or machete such as Jerry is wielding is a definite necessity.

These coconuts were fresh from the tree in Jerry and Robyn's back yard, and the taste was sooooo much better than the ones we eventually get in Ottawa!

Jerry and Robyn hosted us at the Lahaina Yacht Club where they have been members for many years. For Lahaina residents, membership in the club is a convenient way to get away from the tourists that descend on the town during the tourist season.

As might be expected, the club is on the ocean's edge, and affords a fantastic view of the small island of Lanai.

Doesn't it look mysterious?

The sunset changed as the evening progressed, providing a continuous kaleidoscope of colour.

Here is one of the scrumptious dishes served at the Yacht Club! It is "Ahi Ahi", which is seared tuna served in a delicious sauce.

We changed tables when a light rain began to dampen our dinner on the patio.

The wall behind Jerry contains the plaques and crests of visiting ships. Several represent Canadian craft.

In honour of Chinese New Year, the club was visited by a fierce-looking dragon. As is traditional, Judy is feeding it "lucky money".

The Chinese parade, wending it's way down Lahaina's Front Street.

At the Cannery Mall in Lahaina, we were treated to a hula show that highlighted youngsters showing off their skills.

Not only were they cute, they were very good!!!

In the same shopping center there was a kiosk where you could buy 'fresh' pearls. There was quite a ceremony involved with opening the oyster shell, and exclaiming very loudly, "ALO-HA!". Afterwards, the pearl was mounted in an appropriate setting as selected by the purchaser.

I also bought Judy a beautiful emerald pearl necklace and earrings set for Mother's Day.