Makawo and the Komoda Bakery

After we made our way down from Mt. Haleakala, Rebecca had told me about this little cowboy town.  A cowboy town in Maui?  So, we made our way over to Makawo.  There wasn't a whole lot to see but if you are on that side of the island it is worth a stop.  2 places stood out:  Hot Island Glass and Komoda Bakery!  If you find yourself in Makawo definitely be sure to visit those 2 places.  We actually saw 2 gentlemen crossing the street that were pickled pink and got to talking.  One thing led to another and we ended up getting some baked goods from Komoda Bakery - phenomenal.  We had a doughnut stick, the cream puffs, which came highly recommended, and a guava filled doughnut.  Pretty tasty.  

We then made our way down to Paia, the hippie town, at least according to Rebecca, walked around a bit, and found ourselves on a beach.  It was a nice relaxing morning after making our way up Mt. Haleakala.  

(Here's the main street of Makawo)

(I guess from the architecture there is kind of a western feel)

(This was a 'cowboy' store which sold all sorts of goods)

(The cow in front had on a hat and boots!)

(We stopped for a bit and chit chatted with the gentlemen making glass.  Extremely friendly.  Told them once I have a few more bucks in the bank I'll come back and get some work.)

(The Jellyfish paper weights looked amazing!)

(This was my favorite one)

(An interesting piece of work hanging from the ceiling)

(Octopus...)

(Seahorse... like I said, some very interesting pieces)

(We made our way down this path - notice the coffee in hand.  Never have I drank so much coffee than hanging with Rebecca.)

(I went to go greet the wild chickens and roosters.  You can find them all over the island.)

(Here are a few of them)

(Eyelashes on a car?  Sweet!)

(Sign for Komoda store and bakery)

(A quick view inside the shop)

(Me stuffing my face with a cream puff)

(These were the gentleman we ran into who recommended the bakery.  We later passed them in Paia and thanked them for the advice.  Although I think we both had a bit of sugar overload afterwards...)

(LIARS!  There were no mermaids to be found inside...)

(Sugar plant, perhaps...)

(I ended up with Mahi Mahi and Rebecca had a grilled portabella mushroom)

(Rebecca at the grill.  Side note - We were cooking on the grill a few days earlier and this family came down.  We started chatting and before I knew it I was chasing the 2 little kids around the lawn.  Rebecca ended up grilling that night as well.  The dad told her we should definitely have children...)

(We ate a little late as you can see Rebecca is the only person at the grill)

(Pyahhhhhhhhhhhh - delicious!)