This is the Iao Needle. It was used by natives as a lookout point and as a place to retreat to should a battle go wrong. It was believed to be the phallus of their ocean god. 
Whale watching off of Maui.
Baby humpback breaching.
The coast of Maui. The things up top are wind turbines.
These are from the beaches at the end of a lava field, where we tried to snorkel but were prevented from even getting in by how many sea urchins were present.
Totally want to see this someday! I am so glad the experience is what you hoped it would be!
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