Travel – Page 30 – The Kumachan

Thailand Crocodile Show

Dave 2006-09-29

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 with a stick and then this crazy bastard actually stuck his head in the crocodile’s mouth. Holy crap! I hope those crocs have already been fed. After he did that then he kept one of the crocodile’s mouth open and he took a run at the croc and slid to where his head was in the mouth. Holy Crap! After that he picked up a little croc and played it like a guitar. Holy Crap! It was exciting and definitely a good experience, however I wouldn’t want his job. He definitely earns his money doing shows like that. He is the 1st Thai Superman I have ever seen.

Making Thai Silk

Dave 2006-09-28

Today I went and watched how Thai silk is made. Here are some photos of the process and the professionals at work.

Big Island Hawaii – Creepy Photo

Dave 2006-07-08

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 look at the photo you probably won’t think much of it, but if you look over the small grave you’ll see what appears to be a grey fog in the shape of a person over the grave. He told me there was no fog that day. If you zoom in on the photo you can begin to make out what looks like a face. This is the original photo that is un-doctored and unedited. Make of it what you will, but it seems a little creepy to me.

Chinaman’s Hat – Oahu, Hawaii

Dave 2006-03-27

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.

Chinaman’s Hat – Oahu, Hawaii

Dave 2005-12-27

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.

Thai Culture Seen at the Bangkok Airport

Dave 2005-09-25

While passing through the Bangkok airport I took these photos of these statues showing a bit of Thai culture.

Polynesian Cultural Center

Dave 2005-09-24

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 different. It’s a really cool experience if you ever get the chance to go. Here are some of the photos I took of this event.

Hawaii Dinner Cruise

Dave 2005-09-18

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 Oahu, Hawaii.

West Oahu Sunset

Dave 2005-09-18

Here I was on a boat taking a photo of a sunsetting over the west side of the Hawaiian Island of Oahu.

Halie’wa Hawaii

Dave 2005-06-08

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.

A View of Honolulu, Hawaii

Dave 2005-05-29

Here is a view from Honolulu, Hawaii westward towards Pearl City, Wainae, Kunia, Waikele, Waipahu, Makakilo, etc.

Here is a view towards Honolulu harbor or Sand Island from the viewpoint of Honolulu, Hawaii.

Navy Ship Pearl Harbor

Dave 2005-05-27

Today I was driving across the bridge coming from Ford Island to Halawa and snapped a couple photos of a ship sitting in Pearl Harbor. I don’t know anything about Navy ships, but it looks pretty cool. I know I wouldn’t want to mess with the United States Navy.

USS Arizona Memorial

Dave 2005-04-28

Went to the USS Arizona Memorial. It certainly was a somber experience to think that 1,177 officers and crewmen died in the blink of an eye. Here are my photos from my experience.

Atlantis Submarine Tour – Honolulu Hawaii

Dave 2005-04-27

Today I took the Atlantis Submarine tour out of the Hawaiian Hilton Hotel. This tour was superb. First you leave from Waikiki and they take you out on a boat to rendezvous with a submarine that is waiting. You want to be sure to get there early and try to take the earliest tour if you can because then you have the best chance to see sharks and other cool fish. Once everybody boards the submarine they take you down to a depth of 100 feet deep. While down there you get to see some of the sea restoration projects they have going on where a couple ships, a plane, and scaffolding were sunk in order to create an artificial reef. Here are a few photos from my experience.