IN THE MOMENT / REDWOODS OPEN SPACE RESERVE
Just a few images from a hike this weekend. I'll post a few more later.
Philippines Trip / Day 4 Pt.2
We eventually pulled over to begin Stage 2 of our trip up the mountain.
The rally/baja driver in me kinda wanted the buggy when I first heard it was an option, but the idea of being completely surrounded by a breeze was far too tempting. Plus, they had the same motor but more weight. Now what fun is that?
Can't we just ride the ATVs up this?
Finally we make it to the top and what a view! And yes, that white building is a hotel if anyone's interested. They had their own shuttle service for the beach where we stayed and it should have some great sunset/night views.
Meanwhile on this side is a resort that has built a golf course through the entire northern part of the island. Personally I'd think Pebble Beach, Hawaii or Scotland would be better suited (and less humid), but hey, sometimes you just want to play someplace different!
Over here is where we were staying and where the white beaches are. Originally we were going to be on the beach that you see here, Bulabog Beach, which is quieter and places more emphasis on their watersports than the beach itself. On the other side is our beach, creatively named White Beach for its white sand. This is the better beach for those looking to walk around and actually go into the ocean (plus it's the west side so you can watch the sunsets). Further south is where we originally arrived and where most of the locals live.
North of the island is Crocodile Island which once you see it makes perfect sense.
Really? Out of all the places to place the binoculars, they chose the only place with a tree in front.
Group shot!
Doraemon!
On the way back down we passed by some Zorb ball course which would have been awesome to do, except none of us were feeling the idea of being stuck inside a translucent plastic ball on a hot, sunny, extra humid day. Bring this to SF though and I'll be first in line!
Because Korean tourists love some Psy, right? Right? Anywho, that wraps up our last full day on the island. Next up, our less than wonderful trip to Manila!
Family Vaca / Pt 3
So we headed out away from Bar Harbor and out of Maine, towards New Hampshire.
I've been lucky enough to have traveled through some amazing places, and Maine (at least during the summertime) has definitely placed a positive impression on me. The land was so surreal, it was like being in a Miyazaki film.
And while it has nothing near the kind of cultural support California or even other states like Washington may have, there's still little surprises here and there of what you may encounter in this tiny state.
Briefly went through Augusta but rather would forget about it as it was a pretty depressing, empty town despite being the state capital. Next stop, New Hampshire!