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Paia fish market5/30/2023 ![]() My fish had a nice light crumb coating, not the thick, greasy batter than I am used to for fish and chips. The fish actually had real flavour and not just a “fishy” flavour. I don’t know if it was the hike, the sun, the heat, the ambiance, the Maui “vacation high”, the fresh fish, the company, the fact that we were all starving or, most likely, some combination of all of the above, but that was some of the best fish I have ever had. I decided on the fish and chips, while Lauren chose the fish tacos and Nick had the fish sandwich. Although the line was decently long, it moved quickly and people seemed to cycle through the tables pretty well, so we were able to find somewhere to sit quite easily. Once you place your order, you receive a number and wait for it to be called to pick up your food. The Paia Fish Market is a casual place, with a counter where you place your order and a bunch of large, communal tables lining both walls. We came across the Paia Fish Market first and after a quick poll (pizza or fish) we headed on in for lunch. By this point it was about 1:30 and we were all completely famished, so we were ready for a good meal. From doing my pre-trip research, I knew there were a couple of good places to eat in Paia, so we just had to find one of them once we parked. That’s not to say Nick and Lauren didn’t have to coax me up to the summit with the promise of a snack at the top and lunch when we were finished, when I was getting especially hot and tired, but still, nothing works up a good appetite like an almost 4 hour-long hike.Īfter we finished the hike, we made the quick drive down the coast to Paia, an amazing little surf town on Maui. It’s definitely the type of thing I want to do more often while on vacation, because it’s a fantastic way to see some of the most gorgeous, undisturbed, natural vistas on our beautiful planet, while also working up a sweat. Now, if you know me at all, you know that I am not the most outdoorsy person ever, but I really did enjoy this hike. The West Maui Mountains are so lush and green they almost look surreal. The first few hundred meters of the trail are a steep, paved incline, which had me huffing and puffing and saying “seriously?” but after that initial push the hike got about a hundred times better. If you follow the directions closely, the trail head isn’t too hard to find. I had read about a great looking hike, called the Waihee Ridge Trail in the West Maui Mountains. On our first full day in Maui, Nick, Lauren and I decided to take advantage of their jetlag and get an early start to the day and head off on a hike. ![]() We spent 10 glorious days on the beautiful island of Maui and I have to tell you, I think I could very easily spend a couple of weeks there every year, relaxing and recharging. There is a familiarity to Maui that I love, one that immediately puts me at ease and right into vacation mode. I think everyone has a favourite Hawaiian island and maybe it has something to do with whatever island you visited first, but, for me, there is something magical about Maui.Īfter spending 4 days on Oahu, we made the quick flight to Maui and I immediately felt more relaxed. For me, when I make the trip to Hawaii, I want to get away from the big cities and enjoy a more low-key, relaxing, tropical vibe… which is why I love Maui. ![]() There is a lot to see and do, but as much as I enjoyed my time on Oahu, I was really looking forward to going to Maui. I found Honolulu to be a lot like many other large, American cities… just one that happens to be on a beautiful, tropical island. ![]()
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