Maui-UpCountry - A Trip Back in Time

Haleakala Highway is a destination all it's own, butand sanity is valued. Life hasn't changed much in
getting gas at Calasa's off mile marker 12 starts aKula since Eisenhower was president, except for
trip back in time. Once you pass the fire stationthe price of gas and real estate.
look for the seven green tires on top of aDorothy Calasa, the daughter of the original
telephone pole at Copp Road and Kula Highway.owner sold the place a decade ago to Hans
Turn left and climb the old twisty road to theKanuba, a local guy. Hans sold it, but his brother,
stop sign.Ernie owns Morihara's market just down the
There on the corner is Calasa gas station. It's anstreet. It's been around even longer than Calasa's.
old two-pumper that's been around 70 years. AOne can't help but wonder how long this time
teenage kid from up the street may well pumpcapsule can last.
your gas. This is where the locals go, so, thereWhere to Stay:o The Big Red House, B&B,
might be a few cars ahead of you.Rates from $150 a night
Remember, you're Upcountry now, nothingWhere to Eat:o 808 Diner, across the street from
moves fast, everybody's on a first name basis,Morihara's market.