Last year, our family had a truly marvelous visit to the Alabama Gulf Coast. It was extra special because there were four generations of the family on the trip. With ages ranging from 10 to 77, there was some concern about finding activities eve...

The highlight of my week vacation at the North Shore was seeing turtles basking on the sand for the first time in my life!  I would see Honus (or Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles) swimming in the sea before, but never have I seen something amazing like this.  I never knew about Laniakai Beach and that there are turtles basking anywhere on O`ahu.  Laniakai Beach is also known as "Turtle Beach" and it is located somewhere between Hale`iwa and Waimea going along the Kamehameha highway.O...

I woke up early today because I wanted to be at the Marine Park and begin snorkeling before the sun rises to its scorching heat temperature. I took a quick breakfast, wrapped 2 slices of white bread, stuffed it in my backpack and walked northwards from Gaya Street to the Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. After purchasing my ticket and giving instructions on my drop off and pick up schedules, I proceeded to  rent  snorkeling gear at the booth near the entrance to the jetty. By 7:30 am ...

I needed a ride to the airport. I asked my LT. SAL (sincitytraveler) to drop me off the airport. Since he worked nearby and he mentioned he needed a reason to wake up early to catch up on some work.  I AM THE REASON!!!!!  We also talked to have dinner as well. Sal arranged to meet up at a sushi bar near his house.   I plan to drive to meet him and then crash at his house and leave my car there.  Which is perfect, Erin and I will be driving together from LA to t...

Another trip to the UK, albeit a short weekend stopover en route back to Dallas. I finally got to visit the Romanesque St.Albans, the green Hampstead Heath and most of all, the Notting Hill Carnival. All in all, enjoyable. Now bring on October!