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Note -- This is very much a work in progress!
| I live on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Some may get
cabin fever, but I travel so much for work that it isn't a problem. I
live on the NE Oahu, away from the bustle of Honolulu - a 15 mile
commute which is not bad at 4am (and terrible at other times), but the
view is worth it! Whenever possible I take my ocean kayak out on the
bay for fun and exercise. |
My view |
| I take the kayak out on Kaneohe bay which is across the
street from where I live. The kayaking is spectacular - both for good
exercise and for the beauty. I've explored most of the reefs all
around Coconut island, and even tried my kayak's "parasail". The only
problem is braving the guantlet of watchdogs to get to where my kayak
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Kaneohe bay
Coconut Island = #2 |
Hobbies
- Ocean kayaking and Diving
- hiking
- Gourmet cooking - including my annual medieval feast (which has grown to about 10 courses!)
- Music - I love to play my digital piano
- Swimming and weight lifting.
- New - collecting fossils
Travel & Recreation
My work life is pretty intense, and without any family locally to keep me in
moderation, I tend to work 80-90 hours a week trying to keep up, get ahead and
stay on top! Unlike many people who take vacation days here and there, I'd
rather save them up for something really special. In 1999 I was finally going
to take that long, special vacation, and was in a huge quandry as to where to
go! There were two difficulties, the first being too many choices! I finally
narrowed it down to an African Safari, research on wild dolphin societies in
New Zealand, a trek into the Himalayas to study the snow leopard, wild wolf
research in India (these latter 3 as EARTHWATCH expeditions), touring the
Australian outback or kayaking and diving the Rock Islands of Palau. As I
was just about to embark upon a special surrogacy project with my sister, I
knew I would not be able to dive for awhile, so Palau won out (narrowly!).
The second problem was who to travel with? Believe it or not, all the close
friends I asked were too busy to take the time, even though I was paying air!
Below are some photos of this and other memorable experiences. I guess I
really love the wilderness -- you will see few photos of cities and people!
Click on small pictures for bigger versions.
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| Rock Islands of Palau |
Kayaking in Palau |
Palau reef fish |
Palau reefs |
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| La Silla, Chile |
Atacama desert
Chile |
Atacama desert
Chile |
Atacama desert
Chile |
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| Black bear pass, CO |
Black bear pass, CO |
Land Rover expedition |
Land Rover expedition |
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| Peak District, UK |
Conwy Castle, Wales |
Scotland |
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| High Tatras, Slovakia |
Slovakia |
Denali, AK |
Wolf Encounter |
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Urubamba River
Valley, Peru |
Macchu Picchu Peru |
Cerro Tololo, Chile |
Torres del Paine, Chile |
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| Inca trail, Peru |
Telluride, CO |
Mauna Kea, HI |
Mauna Kea, HI |
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| Puuoo active vent - HI |
Diving companions - HI |
Mauna Kea from Kileaua HI |
Halamaumau lava pond |
I also very much love cold and snow, and try to make it home for
Christmas in Colorado every year! Christmas home address: 6071
S. Detroit St. Centennial CO, 80121
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