In the past week we’ve stayed in three different parts of Maui and sampled a variety of hikes. The most dramatic hike so far on this trip has to be Keonehe’ehe’e (Sliding Sands) Trail. It starts above the clouds, about 10,000 feet up Haleakala. The photo at the top of this post shows… Continue reading Six Maui Hikes
Month: March 2017
Around the World in 53 Days
I started my journey around the Northern Hemisphere this morning: I walked to a number 2 bus which took me to a light rail station where I caught a train to the airport. Here’s the rest of my route: MSP–LAX–OGG (Kahului, Maui, Hawaii) OGG–HNL (Honolulu) Just one night. HNL–NRT–PVG (Shanghai) PVG–FUK (Fukuoka, Kyushu, Southern Japan) Jetfoil… Continue reading Around the World in 53 Days
Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood: Architectural Sculptures and Actual Buildings
Each week, I enjoy a walk or a cycle ride with a friend. This week we started at a street lined with twenty-four architectural sculptures on plinths. We had passed the end of this street many times, but had no idea these sculptures existed. Then we went on a hunt for some of the buildings depicted… Continue reading Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood: Architectural Sculptures and Actual Buildings
Long-Haul Journeys
Almost a year ago I learned I have high-grade prostate cancer. I’m surprised I’m not discouraged by surgery, radiation therapy, and the possibility of further therapies including chemo. My desire to travel is undiminished. 39 daily radiation sessions got in the way of a trip to Hawaii in January 2017. Instead, I planned a trip to… Continue reading Long-Haul Journeys
The Zen of Empty Shelves
My material needs for a month or two fit into a small backpack, end-on in an aircraft’s overhead bin. I find it satisfying to carefully select what I’m going to pack in my 35-liter backpack before heading out of town for a few weeks. I now want that same compact, lightweight, self-sufficient feeling with our… Continue reading The Zen of Empty Shelves