THE HAWAII TRIP (Part Two)

Following that long first day, I awoke refreshed, after a peaceful sleep in quiet surroundings. Showering and cleaning up were followed by house exploration. I had seen pictures of this Maui house and knew it was worth over two and one half million dollars, but I had never walked around inside. Bob was not due home for a few hours so I began taking pictures of the outside and inside of their home. Now we have all seen homes that were very ornate and others that were very humble, but I was not prepared for the grandeur of this living area.

I suppose that the first thing that caught my attention was the sheer size and layout. Pictures and decorations of tropical fish, shells, waves and beach in the home made you think and feel like you were in the Hawaiian Islands. You did not need to venture outside to get that impression. The front door immediately opened up to a spacious ceiling and staircase that led upstairs to bedrooms, bathrooms and office. The wall adjacent to the stairs included a breath taking sculpture of white dolphins inlaid with copper and turquoise accents.

At the top of the stairs you could see the living area below and the extension of the roof line above. The design allowed you to view the roof shingles penetrating the wall for about 20 feet square. This gave the viewer the perspective of what it might be like to stand on the roof, looking down at a lower roof line.

Bathrooms were large and expertly appointed with the latest fixtures. A large deck from the master bedroom overlooked the swimming pool and hot tub below and the ocean, homes and surrounding lush vegetation in the background. It was like looking out at a view of paradise, no doubt ordinary to the owners but awe inspiring to an old guy from Utah.

Downstairs included a huge screen TV and media center, positioned near a sunken living room that included a grand piano. A large dining area and kitchen and an outside patio were adjacent to the utility room, guest bathroom and garage. All of these were tastefully decorated so that a guest had a calm assurance that this was a home to be loved. I’m afraid that, if it were mine, I would never want to leave.

The home was situated in a cul-de-sac and across the street from a beautiful park. Huge royal palm trees and tightly knit grass, almost the consistency of a moss filled the yard, along with curious plants found nowhere else in the world. It was serene and beautiful and smelled of fragrant blossoms.