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Although the mountain itself is not an impressive sight, the views from the summit are among the most spectacular of all the Tahoe Peaks, encompassing a broad swath of mountains from distant Lassen Peak to the North, nearby Castle Peak to the northwest, the peaks surrounding Lake Tahoe, and Round Top to the south. The peak offers superb views of South Lake Tahoe and the Truckee area immediately below. Although the peak can be easily hiked in a half day, we took most of the day. Long story but fun none the less. Enjoy the photos.
There are many styles of hula because it is a major form of communication and celebration throughout the Pacific. Typically, hula ‘varities’ are commonly divided into two broad categories:
Ancient hula, as performed before Western encounters with Hawaiʻi. The Hawaiian word is kahiko (ka he koo). It is accompanied by chant and traditional instruments.
Hula as it evolved under Western influence, in the 19th and 20th centuries, is called ʻauana (ah~ou ahna). It is accompanied by song and Western-influenced musical instruments such as the guitar, the ʻukulele, and the double bass.
Hula, ‘watch the hands’ because those communicate so very much. Aloha.
Drive to South Point on the Big Island and get ready for a hike – or just take your 4×4 (as we did) to access Green Sand Beach. If you hike, sturdy shoes and plenty of water are essential to making the trek worthy of your day. The trail is approximately two and a half miles long (one way). As you near the Green Sand Beach, you’ll get your first look at the remnants of a cinder cone which is the source of the green sand. Visible just above the rim is a glimpse of the olivines being washed down the slope.
The cinder cone is mostly eroded, only a fragment remains. The rapid erosion rate provides a contsant source of olivines for the beach sand. High wave energy of the beach washes the other grain types out to sea, however it also eventually wash away the olivines. Only the rapid erosion rate of the cinder cone keeps the beach supplied with its green sand. Eventually the last of the cinder cone will be completely eroded and the beach will look like any other.
For me this was a highlight of my second visit to the Big Island of Hawai’i. I’m certain to return … hopefully on a more permanent basis. Aloha.
Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die. Or when you allow the ink-artist to forget his spell checker. Write oneth.
They lived through the age of the dinosaurs. They survived the earth’s age of ice. Sea turtles, the true ancients of the world, have been swimming the oceans for over 200 million years. Today, six out of the seven species are either endangered and on the verge of extinction, or threatened to become endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Visit turtles.org to learn more. If you want to see more tattoos within my site, click the tag cloud, Tattoos. Aloha.
This is exactly why I ride. Sure, I give up free time to prepare, organize and then actually ride. But the moment I begin sweating, well, that’s the moment I know why I’m riding: to burn calories and extinguish as many toxins as possible in a short period of time. The way I see it, the more I ride the more likely I am to stay healthy and the more likely my stomach will stay a bit smaller than the fellow pictured herein. His fatter than fat belly would make for some great tattooing … Mickey D’s, Wendy’s, Ben & Jerry’s (by the gallon), etc.
“Ride oneth I say!”
How many of these folks have tats? I’m not sure, but if the fellow on the toilet doesn’t, I’d be very surprised. I bet granny has a couple as well. Heck, the kids are destined for ink jobs at some point. Enough for now, at least the seat is down.
There is no in or out in North Korea. “Lost” would be a better word to describe the people under the crushing ruler, Kim Jong-il.
Interestingly, the DPRK (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) isn’t interested in what the rest of the world thinks. Kim Jong-il doesn’t care about the people of his country. With his rounded belly (which is atypical of the starved children, women and men of DPRK), people are given little opportunity to make sufficient money to buy what little food rations are available. Naturally his people are allowed no fruits nor meat – they are given vegetables and rice.
Computers, cell phone, internet access, cable, etc. are Kapu (Hawaiian for the Jong-il word: forbidden!). With just three TV channels there is little entertainment. Cameras are not allowed and certainly digital cameras – which would make the process of smuggling images outside the country super easy. City streets are bare at night and the lights are turned off at 9PM. The people under Kim Jong-il’s Gucci-laced shoes are soulless and crushed.
The day will come very soon when the leader (real or imposter) is deposed and hopefully the “sun” coming behind him will give the people something they deserve: a free look at the outside world. In all of the turmoil, I pity China the most – because when DPRK eventually opens its borders China will be the first place to land.
When I see an image of Kjil, I see darkness. Nothing but darkness.
I bought this Brinkmann Longhorn Smoker Grill constructed of fully welded, 1/4 inch thick steel and heavy-duty hinged lids from Lowe’s about seven years ago. It’s got recessed lids to give an airtight fit – which keeps the heat and smoke inside. On the left of the firebox it has an adjustable air vent and on the right a smokestack damper that in combination allow me to regulate heat and smoke. What I really enjoy is the large firebox for longer cooking times that converts easily to a grill for cooking smaller meals.
This unit retailed at $1,700 and is no longer available. I’m thankful for my personal version (serial # 35282). I just finished smoking (then BBQ’ing) three pounds of filet, three chicken breasts and a large flank steak. These smoked selections will be enjoyed all week long. Smoke oneth.
The world is divided into two
kinds of people:
those who have tattoos,
and those who are afraid
of people with tattoos.
Missy Moo’s b-day was – well – today. And here is the pictorial of our activities. Grilled, spiced chicken, fruity drinks, bacon wrapped artichoke hearts, asparagus, cheese toast, salad, etc. Great company and the birthday girl eatin’ her key lime cheese cake (that she co-made with mom). Yummmmm. Good times for everyone including me, LGE, Sponge Bob Square Pants and Hello Kitty. Oh – and slicky-slick. Now “I’m nine. Next year I’m in the double digits. Soon thereafter I need a blue Z06 Vette with pink stripes.”
That can be arranged. Yes. Rock oneth.
