Our adventure to Haleakala Crater was equally fulfilling. The jacaranda trees were in full bloom on the drive up the mountain, their purple color so contrasting to the green fields surrounding them. The summit of Haleakala resembles the moon no doubt and it takes my breath away – and not only because we are 10,000 feet above sea level!

We met my dear old friends for lunch in Kula not far from their beautiful home. It was a blast to catch up and relive some of our funny past experiences too.