Mimi and Meme in Maui!

The Mimi of the title is yours truly.

The Meme is my friend Becky Leffler.

We were widowed within 3 months of each other,

7 years ago,

and our husbands were friends and business associates.

Becky had been to Maui several times before.

I had only been once--for a one day excursion from

a cruise ship which stopped at 3 Hawaiian islands

on our way from Los Angeles to Tokyo.

We took a taxi from the airport...getting close.

And this is where we stayed...The Westin Ka'anapali!

Here I am on my balcony...just dig that background...

and

Becky at our first meal at Pailolo on the beach!

So...Linda Jane Lynn Stovall, sunset photographer,

had a different view tonight!

We had breakfast each morning at "Auntie's Kitchen."

(Becky and I wanted to rename it--something

more islandy and exotic.)

But the food was wonderful!

Then we were off to the beach!

Here are my toes feeling Hawaiian sand

for the very first time!

Becky knew to rent an umbrella and chaises!

Our beautiful view...to the left...

and to our right!

Our first dining experience, if we had to choose,

would be our favorite!

We took the shuttle to Lahaina to

I bought myself the most beautiful lei!

We had calamari strips and coconut shrimp

for appetizers,

then 2 lobster tails each!

I have never tasted anything better in my long life!

I guess I should be proud of myself that I didn't

take any pictures--you know, too sophisticated or

whatever, but that's not it.

I was so busy eating I forgot!

Besides, Becky's family would call it

"Griswoldy!"

(Mine, too, probably!)

Back at the Westin...

Sunset view from the lobby:

But of course there are flowers everywhere!

"Are you girls waiting for a bus?"

"Well, yes, as a matter of fact we are!"

And here's where we are going,
thanks to advice from my friend Beth Blacklock!

This was so much fun!

We "just" had appetizers!

 Fabulous appetizers!

The "magic" piano was played by Annabelle,

the resident ghost.

Then we saw two amazing sleight-of-hand artists.

If you go to Maui, don't miss Warren and Annabelle's!

Okay, I'm afraid you're yawning by now.

But just a brief glance at our luau--

the Feast at Lele.

It was fun, and contrary to the empty look of

Becky's appetizer plate, it was a true feast!

Again, the elegant Ms. Stovall did not take pics
of the FIVE (5) courses. 

(Darn!)

WOW, did we have a WOW ending to our WOW trip.

We went to see 'Ulalena, a cirque/broadway type show.

It was very good, but...

 Do you see that sign to the right of this photo?

Following 'Ulalena, there is an Elvis impersonator.

Now I'm not a big Elvis fan, but Becky is!

So we're waiting for our Uber outside the theatre,

and I see this guy going in.

So I ask, "Are you Elvis?"

He said he was, called us lovely ladies, and conversed 

with us to the point of

inviting us to stay for his show as his guests!
We stood the Uber up!

We were seated front row center! 

(At this point I'm considerably more an Elvis fan.)

His show was a major production--wonderful 

musicians, several costume changes, spectacular!

He sang to us.

And threw Becky a teddy bear when he sang...

Teddy Bear!

And as our parting shot we shared a 

Maui version of a banana split!

We are two very grateful girls.

To God be all the Glory for us being able to see

one of the most beautiful spots He created

on this earth.

And we are also always thankful for our husbands,

who were taken too soon but who

provided for us.