SHARING SOME E-MAILS...

Manong,
Here are some of the places my husband and I will be taking you. If you want to read more about these places, google the Maui Visitor Bureau.
Marcie

HANA
The road's 600 hairpin turns and numerous one-lane bridges will take
you through lush rainforests, along deserted beaches, and into some of
Hawaii's most spectacular untouched nature. You'll find many
opportunities to stop and explore, so you may wish to pack hiking
clothes and a swimsuit. The drive to and from Hana can be done in about
3 hours in either direction. Of course the more you stop to sight see,
the longer it will take.

At the end of one of Hawaii's great driving adventures, one finds the
tiny, magical town of Hana. As much a place as it is a state of mind,
Hana hasn't changed much in the century since it was linked to the rest
of Maui. Wander its tiny streets, stop at the general store for snacks,
or find a sunny spot for an impromptu picnic.

IAO VALLEY
Head into the heart of Maui and visit the natural and historical
playground of the Iao Valley. Surrounded by volcanic ridges and bisected
by a lovely mountain stream, the valley is the perfect place to escape
the warmer temperatures of the coast and ponder the creation of the
spectacular Iao Needle. The Iao river has fresh clean flowing water
straight from the mountain. Perfect for swimming. You can also find
Pres Kennedy's profile carved on a lava rock on the side of a mountain.
This was created by nature, not manmade.

MAKAWAO AND UPCOUNTRYTake your time driving home to explore the relaxed charm of upcountry
Maui. The paniolo (Hawaiian for "Cowboy") town of Makawao is lovely –
home to real, working cowboys and some of the island's best art
galleries. Not far away, the fragrant fields of the Alii Kula Lavender
farm are both educational and relaxing. And for gourmands, the Surfing
Goat Dairy in Kula is a must – and the farm tour is as delightful as
the award-winning cheeses.

KAANAPALI/LAHAINA (WEST SIDE)As the day fades into one of Maui's legendary sunsets, make your way to
the famous Puu Kekaa (or Black Rock) of Kaanapali Beach. This legendary
landmark is home to a nightly cliff-diving ceremony, a practice that has
been taking place since 1963. The perfect way to kick off the night's
events. We will watch the sunset on the west side of the island.

HOOKIPA
In the afternoon, you should head to nearby Hookipa Beach. Not only is
the setting spectacular, it is widely considered one of best places to
windsurf on Earth. Whatever time of year you visit, the nearly constant
trade winds promise you'll see some pretty amazing This is now a world
famous wind surfing beach.

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Holding an Asinganian reunion here in Maui seems to be an intersting idea. Sometimes it is refreshing to be able to get away from the noise and hectic pace of the city. Being able to see Mother Nature at her greenest garb would recharge the spirit.It is like seeing the world again during the dawn of Creation..
---vic
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Hello Manong Vic,

Sorry for the late reply. I just came back from out of town medical conference
and opened my email this morning and was surprised to see your birthday
greetings with my favorite songs. I have been looking for these songs for a long
time but I do not know their titles. I remember during my childhood days in
Asingan, our relatives and guests at home usually play these songs on the piano.
This is one of the best birthday greetings I ever had and I certainly enjoyed
it. Thank you so much and hope to see you in Asingan this coming fiesta April,
2010. I have heard a lot about you and your wife. I believe she is related to
Tia Alice Hufana.

Munding Vitug

Hi Munding,
The pleasure is all mine. It is very nice feeling to be able to get in touch with other town mates through the Internet.

Those two pieces are really my favorites and I heard them played by talented Asingan pianists ( e.g. the late Fe Diaz Acosta, Raul Manalili, Alicie Rabago, and some others whom I may not know at present )..

I hope to be there next town Fiesta, 2010, God willing.

Thank you!

Vic,