Maui, Hawaii

Maui is formed by two volcanoes with a wide valley between them. Sometimes it is called the "Valley Island" because of that. At one time many whalers came here. These were ships that hunted the great whales. Today the island is popular with tourists because of the beautiful beaches and scenery.

	Maui was an awesome sight as we arrived in the morning.
Many things grow here. Below you see Starfruit, Sugarcane, and Coffee Beans.
	Here we see a coconut being opened and the inside showing the white coconut meat.
Papayas hang in bunches from the trees. At the far right you can see the volcanic mountains reaching up into the clouds.
	The Iao Valley has steep walls almost a mile high. A tall volcanic cinder cone, the Iao Needle rises above the floor of the valley. The army of King Kamahamaha I used it as a lookout.
		Early missionaries came in ships like the Carthaginian shown at the far left. An early missionary home is shown at the left.
	Here is one of the largest Banyan trees in the world. This unusual tree drops roots from its branches that look like trunks. These roots make the tree look like an entire forest. It is just one tree!
An old Hawaiian tradition is the Luau. This celebration includes great eating, music, and dance.		Here the pig is cooked in the traditional way underground.
	Traditional music and dancing from all the Pacific islands included the fire dance.

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