Tahitian Bungalows

Moorea, Tahiti--This was a trip to paradise. We swam w/ eels, sharks, sting rays and every color fish imaginable. Tahiti is as pretty as it looks and all the more peaceful. I think I could have a beach shack there one day. Maybe just a 1-room get-away beach shack to read, snorkel, dive, eat amazing French food (esp. baguettes), relax. Although, knowing me...I'd get island fever in about a fortnight. But still one awesome place.

The Spiral Jetty

The Spiral Jetty, Middle of Nowhere, The Great Salt Lake--One Saturday this past Spring we drove for hours to the infamous spiral jetty. It was awe inspiring and surreal and bizarre, all in one breath. A definite struggle for man's fingerprint to embed itself in nature. In the end, it was pretty cool. Check it out if you have an free afternoon and take a picnic.

Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon, Arizona--Alright, I've been pretty pathetic updating this blog but will be better I promise. This is a sweet sandstone canyon a stones throw from Lake Powell. Its on an Indian Reservation which poses its fun adventures in itself (driving out in a sandy river bed listening to rap music with our long-haired Indian guides). This canyon is only 100 yards long but every turn is so stunning and mesmerizing. Well-worth $25 bucks and 2 hours if you got the time at Lake Powell. (This is Pic goes out to Haley's camera.)

Bar Harbor, Maine--This is one of the many lighthouses we saw on the East Coast. We were on our way back from whale watching. It was pretty cool seeing Humpback whales and seals but kind of a one-time deal. Maine is quite the secret to everyone who doesn't live on the East Coast. Beautiful shorelines, great seafood, quaint homes and neighborhoods, lush green forests, and stunning views.

Boston, Massachusetts-- This is one cool town. Boston has to be my favorite city in the US. Its got history, depth, sights, feeling and pride. Everything about that city spills out American pride, history, and love. I am now a Red Sox fan after visiting Beantown. This is the best place to spend the 4th of July. Boston=everything American (well, since 1776ish).

Portland, Oregon- Oregon may be one of the prettiest places on earth. We drove through a dark, dense forest in order to view 7 or 8 300 ft waterfalls in a few mile span. The Columbia River Gorge is as stunning as any place in America.

Angel's Landing- Zion National Park-- This is one of the coolest hikes I've ever done. You wind your way several miles up to this incredible rock face which looks back through the canyon. You end up on this rock that juts back into the canyon to give you this one-of-a-kind view. For many of it, you have 1200 ft cliffs on both sides with a meter and a half of rock path to cling to. Mark, Camilla, and Haley made for fabulous company too.