AHS Maui Trip 2005

On Wednesday, we got up early in the morning to go up Haleakala (House of the Sun). Some of us got motion sickness during our 2 hour bus ride up 10,000 feet.

When we got on the bus, our chaperones gave us each a barf bag. When the bus started I wanted to fall asleep. We started our journey. I couldn’t fall asleep so it just kept my mind off the motion sickness. - Kai T.

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I saw a silversword on Haleakala and it was interesting because if you walk near it, your weight can kill its roots. - Zachary B.

Silverswords were everywhere on the way up!

I did not like the cold. My fingers were freezing and cold draughts kept going up my pants. - Vicki K.

Minutes before the clouds took over, we got a glimpse of the spectacular view.

We saw our breath and saw the clouds in the mountain - Blaine N.

Are we there yet? Halfway up the mountain after a one hour bus ride, some students wanted to go back down the mountain.

The best thing I saw on Haleakala was the fog because I have never seen it so thick. I did not like the bus ride because I felt sick and my friend was barfing all the way up. - Keila C.

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I learned that silverswords are in the sunflower family. - Chase K.

At the top of Haleakala, students hear about different plants and animals who inhabit the mountain.

We made it! Our certificate to show we survived the ride up Haleakala!

After the decent down Haleakala, we had yummy bentos at the Marine Memorial Park in Haiku with a huge playground! And to top it off, we went to Krispy Kreme for dessert.

Eating our boxed lunch (these students were "boxed" too!) from Pukalani Superette.

Releasing anxiety at the park was an important part of the day.

How long is this line for a donut anyway?

Some students had a difficult time deciding what to order once they got to the counter.

I enjoyed going to Krispy Kreme’s most because I haven’t had one in a very long time and they are so sweet, soft, and yummy. I just love them. - Keila C.

Aaaahhhh...these are the best donuts!

Students were glad they had at least a dollar for their donut.

The Hale Pa'i Print Museum next to Lahainaluna High School was our next stop. Students learned how printing was done a long time ago, and were able to print a page from a book.

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After all of that hard work, the finished product of an actual book with the Hawaiian alphabets.

It was pretty cool that printing press! - Daren K.

Students were able to get their hands on an authentic printing press.

These students learned firsthand how many steps were involved in printing one page.

At the Lahaina Jodo Mission, students got to look at scaled down temples and artifacts from Japan. Except for the ringing of the bell, Jodo Mission was a very serene place to be.

Aina Haina students took over the lawn of Jodo Mission.

I saw the Buddha at the Japanese temple. My impression was happy and I felt protected. Tahra N.

The 12 foot copper and bronze Buddha at Jodo

I liked the feeling of peace and serenity while being there. - Kyle C.

The 90 foot tall Pagoda

We had to pull the big log with chains holding it. After we pulled it we let go of the log and it hits the bell. - Lorenzo R.

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This temple was built in 1970 which blends Japanese and Western styles of architecture.

After walking through Lahaina, we arrived at the theater to watch 'Ulalena, a show about how Hawaiians and how the early European explorers arrived. 'Ulalena was full of mythical characters, acrobats, and live music which everyone enjoyed.

I enjoyed the ‘Ualena the most because of all how funny it was and also it was very cool and amazing. I could not believe my eyes and the music was singing angels to my ear. - Madalyn L.

I learned that ‘Ulalena is a type of wind that is unique to Maui. - Daren K.

Students waited outside of the theater to get their seats.