Just Another Normal Tahoe Winter…
I planned a trip to Tahoe for this weekend about three months ago. I assumed that there would be snow like usual….and it turns out that this is the driest year since snow records have been kept. Its sunny but still chilly. Our first day up we went for a small hike since our Heavenly passes are blocked out today for MLK Day weekend.
Backpacking through Europe
7/10/10 – Paris, France – A scenic view of the Camps Elysees from atop the Arc de Triomphe.
When in Rome…bring an extra battery
This past summer I went to Valencia, Spain and stayed with my girlfriend while she did research. While over there we also took a trip to Rome. My camera charger broke due to the voltage difference and I didn’t notice until I went to charge my battery on our first night in Rome. I took [...]
first time in a private airplane and a tour of the bay area
At the beginning of the summer I mentioned to my friend Pablo that I wanted to take pictures from an airplane. It turned out that he actually had a family friend who had a license and had previously offered to take him up for a tour of the Bay Area. Pablo contacted the pilot Bruce [...]
Photos from Valencia, Spain
I was in Europe for 2 weeks and have now been back in the U.S. for a little less than 2 weeks. I stayed in Valencia, Spain with my girlfriend and her roommates for most of my trip. One of my girlfriend’s roommates boyfriend was there too, so during the day when everybody was at [...]
Valencia…the hotness
I spent the last two days walking around and exploring in Valencia. Its a very colorful city with lots of art and architecture, both new and old. Its also really hot here. At night, all the windows are open in the apartment where I’m staying, and I still manage to sweat while I sleep.