“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
– Mark Twain
All aboard the duck boat.
I have explored the city countless times being a bay are local but only recently did I experience it from the duck boat. This land and water tour was humorous to say the least. The amphibious vehicle’s features were similar to a pontoon boat other than the bow, which curved to meet a center point. Captain Doug Perry explained that the boats were actually prototypes from WWII. The boats, initially known as DUKWs, were built in 1942 for military purposes. Thousands of these boats were built and used to carry ammunition from ships to shore. Read the rest of this entry »
Sonoma Wine Country
Sonoma is notable for their premier vineyards and rich history. Located in Sonoma County, the town of Sonoma began with the foundation of Mission San Francisco Solano in 1823 by Father José Altimira.
Photography: the term comes from The Greek word phos, photos – light and graphos – writing. The word photography means writing with light
Karl Moden is a photographer from the San Jose Mercury. He gave us some helpful suggestions throughout our photography workshop, which I have included below…
We need another volunteer,” asked George Caldwell, the proud owner of the llamas.
“I will.”
“This is Bodacious, you can call him Bo. Just make sure he doesn’t sniff the other llama’s butts. Read the rest of this entry »
In the Fall of 2012 I had the privilege to study abroad in Barcelona, Spain for three months. Upon my arrival I instantly fell in love with the city. Barcelona possessed an energy that I had never experienced before. The adventures, opportunities, and activities were endless. Read the rest of this entry »
Oh the places I'll go 