Hawaii

Optical illusion at Kehena Beach in Pahoa, Big Island

The Olson brothers, Marco and Raj, bushwacking in the Hawaiian jungle


Harvesting wild banana bunches


Obligatory Zissou shot of our own private swimming spot- hard to tell in the photo, but it was a perfectly rounded pool.

Akaka Falls near the Hamakua Coast of the Big Island

I swear this mossy bump on a tree looked like a little badger! Akaka Falls State Park

Stormy afternoon at Laupahoehoe Point on the Hamakua Coast, Big Island

Kilauea Caldera, active volcano, Big Island

Lava rock on Mauna Loa, Big Island


Wind on Mauna Loa

Marco taking in the view on the hike up Mauna Loa

Beautiful Koa trees near the top of Mauna Loa

More Koa

Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor near Waikiki in Honolulu, Oahu

Ala Wai


Sailing with Bob on his boat, the Nepenthe, around Honolulu, Oahu

You can see how tipped we are by looking at the water line!

Honolulu with Diamond Head to the east

The flower behind the ear was Marco's doing, but when in Rome...

Overlooking the Kaneohe/Kailua area on the east side of Oahu

Sunset near Princeville, Kauai

Hiking the Na Pali coast on the way to Hanakapiai Beach, Kauai

Hanakapiai Falls, Kauai- another couple mile hike past Hanakapiai beach

Kayaking in Hanalei Bay, Kauai

Marco pulling us through shallow water in the Hanalei River, Kauai

Waimea Canyon on the west side of Kauai

More Waimea Canyon

And more Waimea Canyon

South of Lihue, Kauai

Last stop on the way to the airport: looking south from Mauna Kea on the Big Island, approx 9,000' in elevation

LA, visitors, and Hood River County

I know it's been a while since I've added anything here, so this post is essentially 3 smaller ones combined. The first set of photos are from my 2 day jaunt down to L.A. for my Uncle's wedding celebrations. The second set is from my two sisters' and dad's visit here in September, and the last from a day trip to an Apple Festival in Hood River's Fruit Loop. I've been meaning to take my camera out for a day around the city, so hopefully I'll do that soon. Also don't forget you can always click on photos to view a larger version of the image.


L.A. rooftop scene


Old L.A. fashion district




----Detroit Dam on the way to Bend, Oregon----



Nadine, Sammie, and Rudi (sister, dog, and dad) observing the Detroit Dam

Silly/happy Judy


----Hood River County Apple Festival, Pumpkin picking, Corn Maze, etc----

Friends laughing


King Corn

Kansas City and Lawrence

These are from my visit between May 18 and 25th, 2008.


Da Bronx and Genghis Khan at 39th and State Lane, just after filling up on some dumplings with Eva at Blue Koi.

Along I-70, on the way to Lawrence.


My favorite nursery of all time, Sunrise Garden Center. I bought many a plant here when I lived in Lawrence.

Not a great angle, but I couldn't pass it up.



Free State Brewery, home of all things delicious.


East end of the University of Kansas campus. This fountain was put in after I moved away, so this was my first time seeing it!

Tiny little coffee shop, The Hi Hat, near Nadine's house in KCK.

Downtown KCMO.

Downtown library parking!

Looking south toward the Crossroads District from the edge of downtown proper.



Crossroads District, YJ's Diner.

KC River Market! Delicious, and puts Portland's produce prices to shame.

Looking south towards downtown from the River Market. Who wants to buy me a loft there?!