Huge plates at Da Spot
I’ve been eating at Da Spot for about 15 years. The food is still great. Maybe the biggest plates on the island. Also, what I…
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My Experience Cycling the Shimanami Kaido in the Summer – A Beginner’s Guide
I did this ride in the summer when it was obscenely hot which made it really challenging. If you can avoid doing it in July…
Gym and Katsudon at Tonkatsu Sakazaki
I am trying to lose weight but I also love Katsudon. For me to remain in a deficit I need to eat less than 1800…
Hurricane Lowell and Kewalo Basin
It’s been a really active Hurricane season with one after another spinning around the Hawaiian islands. We’ve been lucky. There hasn’t been any direct hits…
Iphone 15 Pro Max is a great camera
Whenever I see the iphone hype videos I am always a bit skeptical. Primarily, because what you often don’t see in a “made on iphone”…
Hurricane Lala in Honolulu
While there was significant damage reported statewide the Ala Moana/Waikiki area mostly suffered from downed trees and power loss. Property can be replaced but people…
Teaching English in Japan for Nova
Teaching English in Japan Note: This post is from 2003–2004. If you’re looking for current information about Nova, you’re in the wrong place. The opportunity…
Cycling from Portland to Eugene
5. 21. 25 WednesdayPortland – Champoeg I was tossing and turning at my brother’s house. I don’t know why maybe it was nerves or lack…
Interviewing Al Roker in Waikiki
A while back Al Roker was in Waikiki for something and I had the opportunity to interview him. We talked about surfing, working as a…
Riding the PCH: Cycling from San Francsico to San Diego
June–July 2021 In June of 2021 I took a trip down the California coast. As expected, it didn’t go as expected — just like life….