Costa Rica’s Jaguar Rescue Center

It was another incredible day of surfing and water sports before we packed up our belongings to continue our journey towards Panama.  We made one…

Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park

Leaving Playa Palo Seco, my friend Melissa and I were excited to visit Manuel Antonio National Park.  About an hour from our home base, it…

Checking out the Costa Rican Coast for the First Time

I remember the excitement I felt when the plane touched down in San Jose, Costa Rica on a beautiful February morning.  My best friend Melissa…

A Photographic View of Costa Rica, 2002

Amazing Costa Rican Beaches Our neighbor cooking us up some Red Snapper Our beach hut Cheffy and David Ready to Surf Costa Rican Beaches Drinking…

My First Visit to San Francisco in 1998: A Photo Journal

A Trade Show conference brought me to San Francisco for my first time in 1998. Not only was this my first opportunity to explore the…

Hanauma Bay, Hawai’i: A Snorkler’s Paradise

It was a gorgeous day in Hawaii and my best friend Melissa suggested that we visit Hanauma Bay State Park.  Known for its sensational views…

Visiting the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Planning our visit to the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on The Big Island, we decided to take the short hike to the Kilauea’iki Crater, explore…

The Luau and Buffet at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu

On a trip to Hawaii with my best friend and her family, we decided to visit the Polynesian Cultural center for the Luau.  I pictured…

The Epic Kaua’i Experience

Our flight arrived early enough to visit a couple of Kaua’i’s amazing waterfalls before sailing the Na’ Pali coast.  Kaua’i, also referred to as the…

Diamond Head, Hawai’i: What a View

After we arrived on the island of Oahu, unpacked and settled in to the hotel, we could not help but notice Diamond Head majestically looming…