Visited Machu Picchu

May 2 - 8 2017, went to Peru and visited Lima City, Flew over the Nazca Lines, visited Ballestas Island, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Saqsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Tambomachay, Pisac, and Machu Picchu. So many places and things to see but DON'T drink the water or anything water related unless YOU boil the water yourself.

BELIZE Vacation

16-23 Oct 2015, took a trip to Belize (Central America) and of course my first three days there (the entire time in San Pedro) it rained and stormed and was the worst weather they've had in well over 35 years. I went there to check out the place and mostly Dive their Great Barrier Reef and The Blue Hole but alas that didn't happen. On day 4 I went to Belize City and explored a little. The next three days I took a few tours/adventures such as more zip lining, Mayan ruins exploring, snorkeling the reef with sharks, fish, stingrays, turtles, etc., and cave-tubing and hiking, and the Belize Zoo (which is like no zoo you've probably been to).  Lots of fun to be had in Belize, you just have to get there when I'm not  :)

View from room to dock

View from dock to room

Just hanging around

San Pedro

Caye Caulker

Sturgis and Full Throttle Saloon

3-9 Aug 2015, rode to Sturgis, South Dakota for it's 75th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, visiting Crazy Horse Monument and going to Full Throttle Saloon and seeing Mt Rushmore again.

Las Vegas III & Utah National Parks

3 July 2015 - 12 July 2015  I went to Utah (with a stop over before and after in Vegas) to do some hikes and explore some of the parks out west. I probably walked/hiked about 20 miles this trip as well as did some unexpected rock climbing. One slip and, whoops...byyyyyye.

Hawaii Trip Part II

17 March 2014 - 3 April 2014 I took a trip back to Hawaii.  I visited a friends there and kept quite busy.  While in Oahu I
Rode my first ATV, although it was governed at a slow speed

Stood up on a paddle board, yes in the water
Did some snorkeling in different areas
Scuba dived seeing octopi, a few turtles, numerous fish and starfish

"Swam with the sharks" while I was in a cage (selfies did not come out)

Seen whales (not up close but still seen them)
Swam in and showered under a couple waterfalls (not as easy or smooth as seen on tv).

Jumped of a cliff a couple times

and flew to Hawaii "The Big Island"

While in The Big Island I seen the volcano craters

 some lava flow, many spots of steam coming from the ground, waterfalls, walked to the END OF THE ROAD

walked through lava tubes/caves, swam and snorkeled in naturally heated tide pools and walked on a Black Sand beach

seen/went to/and jumped off of the Southernmost Point of USA

and took a helicopter tour of the volcanic area and waterfalls.  I even went up to Mauna Kea Ice Age Natural Area Reserve but got refused further access DUE TO SNOW!  That's right, I said SNOW in Hawaii.

Became a Certified SCUBA Diver

9 Dec 2013-15 Dec 2013, took, passed and became a certified SCUBA diver.  It was cold but fun and worth it.  Should be some fun in the future.

Bungee Jump

23 Nov 13, I went with a group to southern Washington State (not too far from Mt. St. Helens) at nearly 200 feet above a river.  I jumped twice consecutively, the first was a front leaping Swan Dive and the second was a backward Swan Dive.  It was a fun, stupid, and interesting thing to do.  I may do it again, next time a running jump and/or attempted back flip.  (Exertion and pain level = None)

Zip Line & Mountain Climb

1 Sept 13, went to Whistler, Canada, and climbed a mountain (Via Ferretta) after doing the Peak to Peak in a gondola.  Also while there we also did zip lining again, this one was the best I've been on so far.

Went Flyboarding

11 Aug 13, Went Flyboarding.  I was about 12-14 feet up (about 20 feet head high) and crashed down several times, also did dives and cool dolphin swims.  I t was very fun and I may do it again.  As a beginner they wouldn't allow higher but next time...

Rode a JetSki

11 Aug 13, I rode a jet ski for the first time.  At first I had my friend René on the back but after I threw her off I took her back to the dock and rode alone.  It topped out at 64 mph and was fun.  Turning and jumping at top speeds and it tried to throw me off but I locked on.  I will definitely do it again.

Pilot a Helicopter

27 July 13, I flew a R22 helicopter in Seattle.  The total flight was about 30 minutes (though it felt less) and I had control for only a few. Not as easy as you might be thinking.

Ride the Bull

20 July 2013, I went to Big Whiskey to ride Copperhead (the mechanical bull).  I stayed on for a while, though he did take it easy on me for being my first time.  Might do it again, might not.

White Water Rafting - Class 4+

13 July 2013, Went White Water Rafting on the Skykomish River in Washington State with AlpineAdventures.  I only had to pull on guy who fell out back in the boat.  It was calmer than I wanted/expected but we were in good boat with a friendly crew.  It was a good day.

Visit San Diego

4-7 July 2013, took a short trip to SD and went to Sea World and The San Diego Zoo.  It was pretty cool, the weather was exactly as I always thought it was there (Perfect).  On the last day we went to Belmont Park as well as walked the beach behind it.

Got a JOB, an enjoyable one

18 April 2013 - Got hired by NAPA as a Local Delivery Driver.  I drive about 100+ miles a day in the local area Mon-Fri am-5PM, so far it's a perfect job.

Take a trip to Hawaii

23-29 Sept 12, took a trip to Hawaii and stayed at Waikiki in Honolulu on Oahu.  Prior to this we (Rene' and I) went to Las Vegas and see a few shows and clubs with one of her friends from Europe.  During the Hawaii leg we stayed on the beach and took in two luaus (one at the hotel and one on the SW side).  We took a tour visiting Pearl Harbor seeing the Mighty MO (Battleship Missouri), Arizona Memorial, and some other sites on the way back.  We walked to Moana Falls which has a "Hollywood" history and finally, we walked the trail of/to Diamond Head and took a tour snorkeling and Sub-Scootering seeing numerous types of colorful fish and sea turtles.