The Art of Exploration archive is where you'll find my past writings and thoughts. You are currently viewing a list of articles that were published in May 2016.

Sandbeach Lake, Almost

Published May 30th, 2016 in Colorado

Haleakala in the Fog

Published May 13th, 2016 in Hawaii

On the last day of our visit, we check out of the Ritz Carlton and ask to rent a car. Our flight is late in the evening and we hope to sightsee during the day. But the car rental desk at the Ritz refuses to rent us one of the many dozens of vehicles in their lot because we have just checked out.

Baldwin Home

Published May 10th, 2016 in Hawaii

After lunch, we stroll along Front Street past a cacophonus jumble of souvenir shops, t-shirt stands, art galleries, and surf-wear proprietors. My eye catches a few random storefronts—Rip Curl Surf Center, Whalers General Store, Billabong, Wyland Galleries.

Lunch in Lahaina

Published May 10th, 2016 in Hawaii

After several days of gloomy weather in Kapalua, we’re ready for some sunshine. We decide to visit Lahaina. We catch the shuttle bus from our hotel and travel southward along Honoapiilani Highway for a dozen miles or so.

Kapalua Views

Published May 9th, 2016 in Hawaii

This is shaping up to be the oddest trip we’ve had to Hawaii. The rubbery leaves slap against one another in the breeze.

Maui Style

Published May 9th, 2016 in Hawaii