Maui Tropical Plantation is a beautiful space with a little bit of everything, and something for everyone. I’ve only been here once to officially tour the space. The kids had a field trip, and we road the train, fed the ducks, and somewhere along the line, someone managed to catch a tiny little fish in a sandwich bag. Bob has been a great pet ever since.
The other bajillion times I’ve been to the Plantation have been for events. It seems like every politician in the county likes to use the Plantation’s event space for a fundraiser, and I’m not complaining. It’s a beautiful setting, especially at night when it’s lit up and hopping with happy party-goers. I even wound up at the plantation as a tour guide once. A company was bringing in 500 guests and they all wanted to go on agriculture tours of Maui. They needed someone to talk about farms on a PA system in a bus for a day. Ummm, you’re going to PAY me to talk about my favorite subject to a captive audience?! Where do I sign? Puka Shell Tour Guide at your service!
One of the things I love the most about the plantation is the huge windmill. It reminds me of the one that my father-in-law planted in the middle of a pond on his farm in Iowa.
And you better believe we jump off of that thing!
Somehow, my trip to the Tropical Plantation ended up in Iowa.
You betcha.
Aloha.
Iowa Meets Maui 
No matter how far one roams, “home” stays in their heart. As much as you love and enjoy Maui, it is nice there are things there that can transport you back. 😉
Revisit the Tender Years with me during the #AtoZChallenge at Life & Faith in Caneyhead!
So true. I loved your ‘T’ post! Our family had VW bugs since they first came off the line. I bought an old ’63 bus about 13 years ago. She’s still my baby.
https://iowameetsmaui.com/2015/10/10/what-would-make-you-buy-an-old-volkswagen/
I think those things that mean home to us find us when we’re away, don’t they? I’ll pick out someone in a Rockies cap or see a postcard, one in a million. Beautiful post. Glad I found you through the A to Z Challenge.
~Eli@CoachDaddy (#882)
Aloha Eli! Thanks for stopping by. When someone asks where home is, I think of at least 4 places. We take a little piece of each location with us when we go.
The plantation sounds like fun. I hope to get to Maui someday. Love that your post connected back to Iowa too.