Planes, Trains & Automobiles

It’s how all trips start. A click of the mouse or a reading of your credit card over the phone. The modern telecommunications infrastructure grants you your (usually restricted) pass to some place else. Last week, Jennifer and I jumped on a TravelZoo Top 20 special for a $375 5-night vacation in Hawaii with round-trip airfare from San Francisco. Aloooooooha!

I’ve never been much of a beach bum. It’s not that I dislike it, but I don’t like sitting around endlessly doing nothing. Given the choice between beach and mountains, I’d normally opt for the mountains. But Hawaii isn’t just any beach. Have you ever heard anyone speak negatively of time on …

Today is June 19th, 2005. One year ago I was about to witness my good friends Matt and Jenny marry each other and then set off for Europe. After being back in the States for 7 months, I finally got around to putting together a travelogue. I’m hoping I continue exploring the globe and use this site to share my thoughts and photos.

It was a real treat this weekend to read through all of my thoughts and look at all of my pictures again. The only thing unfortunate about this trip is how early it ended but I know I can always go back. This year I’m racing cars in SCCA Spec Miata and it’s …