Category: Travel

It’s Just a Catfish

This would be ‘all the catfish you can eat.’ Each year, a few people were drowning or disappearing mysteriously in Huadu, China’s Furong Reservoir. It was not until recently, when the son of a government official went swimming, in the reservoir and was drowned, that the secret was revealed. It is a 3 meter long …

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Seattle, Washington

I’m in Seattle, Washington for a few days on a business trip. While here I decided to go take a look at the fish market and the space needle. Here are a couple photos I took of those places. Related Posts Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco Shark’s Cove Oahu, Hawaii Photos Around Monterey, California

Gotemba Premium Outlets

Today I wanted to drive over toward Mount Fuji to see what it was looking like at this time of year. On the way over there I happened to notice some premium outlet stores at Gotemba and it looked like a good place to stop and look around. The outlet stores must be pretty popular …

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Photos of Drive on the Tomei Express from Kanagawa to Shizuoka Prefecture

Took a drive on the Tomei expressway from Kanagawa Prefecture to Shizuoka Prefecture. Here are some photos I took along the way. If you look you can see Mount Fuji in some of the photos. Related Posts Mount Fuji Japan Mount Fuji Drive Photos Photos of Drive Between Sagami-ono to Narita, Japan

Tokyo Tower

Went to Roppongi today to check out the Tokyo tower and enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo. The weather wasn’t the most clear, but it was still good. I could see Rainbow bridge, Fuji television in Odaiba, and other parts of the city. Here are the photos I took during this adventure. Related Posts Mori …

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The Box Office

While the C-5 was turning over its engines, a female crewman gave the G.I.s on board the usual information regarding seat belts, emergency exits, etc. Finally, she said, “Now sit back and enjoy your trip while your captain, Judith Campbell, and crew take you safely to Afghanistan.” An old MSgt. sitting in the eighth row …

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Interesting Cars

Yesterday I drove to Narita airport and after I parked my car I happened to notice a couple interesting cars in the parking lot, so I had to take a couple photos. The yellow car is called a smart car. It looks extremely small and compact. I think you may fit one comfortably and a …

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Photos of Drive Between Sagami-ono to Narita, Japan

Took a drive from Sagami-ono to Narita airport in Japan. Here are some photos I took along the way and also some neat cars I saw at the Narita airport. Related Posts Arriving in Honshu, Japan Asakusa – Tokyo, Japan Sights Along the Drive From Tokyo to Nagano

Who Said China is Polluted?

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Cars

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Hungry at the Olympics

If you’re going to the olympics, be sure to bring your appetite. These are a few things you may be able to find. Related Posts 2022 Winter Olympics Hosted from Beijing, China Paris 2024: A Rendezvous with Olympic Glory Beijing Winter Olympics Signs

Aloha Hawaii, Konnichiwa Japan

Well, there comes a time in everyone’s life where you come to a fork in the road on your path to the future. My road has came to that fork and I have chosen to move to Japan. For the past seven years Hawaii has been an o.k. place to live, but it wasn’t exactly …

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USS Missouri

Went down to the USS Missouri (The Mighty MO) located in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and took a tour and snapped some photos. Here are some of the photos. This was quite an experience. The USS Missouri shoots projectiles the size of a Volkswagen Bug up to 30 miles. Wow! Also it was quite a thing …

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USS Bowfin

Took a tour of the USS Bowfin in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Here are some of my photos from that experience. Related Posts USS Missouri Fishing Charter Boat – Oahu, Hawaii Yokosuka, Japan

Mori Building Tokyo, Japan

Today I took the train over to Roppongi Hills and I went up inside Mori Building. Here are some of the photos of I took of different landmarks in Tokyo. You can see Fuji television, Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, and other views. Related Posts Tokyo Tower Fuji Television Building Driving by Tokyo Tower

Arriving in Honshu, Japan

Today I landed at Narita airport and took a shuttle bus from Narita to Sagami-ono. Here are some photos I took while I was landing and of the bus ride. Related Posts Photos of Drive Between Sagami-ono to Narita, Japan Asakusa – Tokyo, Japan Thailand Countryside Between Korat and Bangkok

Charmane Star

Charmane Star came to Hawaii for a promotional show at Club 939 in Honolulu, so I had to go check her out. I got there at about 9 PM and she came out at about 10 PM. She performed a sexy little dance, then took a break. After her break she sat in a booth …

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North Shore Hawaii

Today I drove up to sunset beach past Waimea beach park. I heard there was pretty good waves, so I decided to go check it out. As you can see from the signs that there was some strong current. Here are the photos I took. Related Posts A Breath of Tranquility: Waimea Bay from Above …

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Photos of Drive Between Manila to Angeles City, Philippines

Today I took a van ride from Manila to Angeles City in the Philippines. Here are some photos I took along the way of that trip. Related Posts Drive from Richmond to Sausalito, California Thailand Countryside Between Korat and Bangkok Photos at La Jolla in San Diego, California

Photos from Dusit Hotel Manila, Philippines

I landed in Manila today and checked into the Dusit hotel. Here are some photos of the room and the view of Makati from the hotel. It looks like it is hazy outside and everyday I thought it was going to rain, except it never did. That is pollution. Related Posts Roppongi, Tokyo Takei Shrine …

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Feeding Crocodiles in Thailand

I went to the “Million Years Stone Park & Pattaya Crocodile Farm” and I was able to pay a gentleman for a chicken attached to a stick. Then I dangled it down in front of some crocodiles. They slowly made their way over to it and when I was least expecting it “snap” I felt …

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Thailand Crocodile Show

Today I went over to the Pattaya crocodile farm and watched a crocodile show. The only thing I can say is, “Holy Crap!” This guy climbed into a pit with a bunch of crocodiles. He then began to do things like open their mouths and stick his hand in it. Then he tapped their teeth …

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Making Thai Silk

Today I went and watched how Thai silk is made. Here are some photos of the process and the professionals at work. Related Posts Temple Art in Thailand Korat, Thailand – Wing 1 Military Exercise Complex Thai Culture Seen at the Bangkok Airport

Big Island Hawaii – Creepy Photo

Normally I wouldn’t think very much of photos like these, however in this instance I actually know the person who took the photo. He said he was on the Big Island of Hawaii and went to visit relative’s grave site. While he was there he took this photo of an unknown person’s grave. When you …

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Chinaman’s Hat – Oahu, Hawaii

Today I was driving around the island and I decided to stop and take another photo of Chinaman’s hat from the viewpoint of Oahu, Hawaii. Here is the picture from that. Related Posts Discover the Magic of Chinaman’s Hat: Oahu’s Hidden Gem Chinaman’s Hat – Oahu, Hawaii View of Honolulu from Airport

Chinaman’s Hat – Oahu, Hawaii

Today I drove by Chinaman’s hat on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. If you ever get a chance to check it out, this place is beautiful. Related Posts Chinaman’s Hat – Oahu, Hawaii Discover the Magic of Chinaman’s Hat: Oahu’s Hidden Gem Hawaii Dinner Cruise

Thai Culture Seen at the Bangkok Airport

While passing through the Bangkok airport I took these photos of these statues showing a bit of Thai culture. Related Posts Thailand Buddha Temple Art in Thailand Thailand Stop Sign

Polynesian Cultural Center

Drove over to the north shore on Oahu, Hawaii today and went to the polynesian cultural center located in Laie. This place is a fun place to learn about Polynesia and learn about what makes up Polynesia and where the people originally came from and what is unique about each culture and what makes them …

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Hawaii Dinner Cruise

Went out on a dinner cruise off the shore of Oahu today. It was a nice relaxing event with some good food and excellent views of the island. Here are some of the photos I took at this event. You can see pictures of Diamond Head the extinct volcano, Waikiki, Honolulu, and the island of …

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West Oahu Sunset

Here I was on a boat taking a photo of a sunsetting over the west side of the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. Related Posts Hale’iwa Beach North Shore Hawaii USS Bowfin Halie’wa Hawaii

Halie’wa Hawaii

Drove up to the North Shore on Oahu, Hawaii today.  Stopped by Halie’wa and took some photos of people paddling.     Here are those photos. Related Posts Shark’s Cove Oahu, Hawaii Hale’iwa Beach North Shore Hawaii West Oahu Sunset