Honolulu Aquarium and nibbling fish

Who can resist giggling at the tickling, persistent pecks at one’s feet by baby fish?

‘Iolani Palace and Mt. Tantalus

We got up nice and early, and headed directly for the 9am opening of the ‘Iolani Palace, the only actual Royal Palace on U.S. soil. The building was beautiful inside and out. I snapped photos all around our waiting space on the front porch area. As part of the welcome address and rules, they informed […]

Tour of Oahu

We hit the overview point right at sunset, and captured some truly stunning photos all along the shore: of Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Waikiki, and Diamond Head.

Waikiki beach: check!

If there were waves like this in Humboldt County, where I learned to surf, it would have been a stellar day!

Am I becoming well?

On a plane over the Pacific Ocean, I have an unfortunate juxtaposition of two opposite emotions when I think of Arno. I am more confident and trusting in this man than ever before; more than seems reasonable or rational. I am nearly certain of a future with him, I am on the edge of ready […]

Hiking Oak Creek Canyon

Yeah right, buddy! Try and catch my pathetic ass as I roll down the mountainside past you!

Videos from Cathedral Rock Trail

“Cathedral Rock Trail, number 170. It’s rated strenuous.” “I’m not strained yet.”

South Mountain & Camelback

We made our way next to Scottsdale. Apparently, when you are in Phoenix, the places to go have fun are not in Phoenix.

Grand Canyon & Sedona

Janice and I caught an early morning tour van and zoomed up to the Grand Canyon to snap a few photos.

Instructing in Phoenix

So apparently the cure is to actually leave.