Gift from the work dinner. I don't wear colonge, so this would make a
great re-gift for someone else. Have you ever re-gifted items that
were intended for you?

...... See.... Food.... Looks better when it's smaller....

Downtown LA could be more friendlier if...

The HiKings are in the REI '09 report mailer!

Not bad for $5.99 at the cafe. Pasta included.

Legs are a bit sore from the marathon, so I'm resting up this entire week.

Great way to end my vacation!

Vancouver, BC for Tourists

Here's a list of things to do or try in and around the downtown Vancouver area. Most things are within a 15-25 min walking distance, and taxis/public transportation is always close by.

photos to come...

1. Cafe Medina
2. Rangoli/Vij's
3. Japadog
4. Fritz - Poutine
5. Robson St./Square to Denman - Shopping/restaurants/art museum
6. Water taxi/sea bus
7. Grainville Island Public market
8. Yaletown/Gastown(Steam clock)/Chinatown/Kitsilano/Davie Village/Granville St./
9. Stanley Park/aquarium - rent bicycles at Spokes or nearby shops
10. Olympic Cauldron/Waterfront
11. Capilano Suspension Bridge
12. Grouse Mt./hiking/Zipline
13. Whistler/Bike Park/Zipline
14. Harbor Center lookout
15. Canadian Maple Leaf Cookies
16.

Seattle, WA for Tourists

Ok, I've only been here for three days, but I think I know enough to share a list of things to do for a weekend trip. Here are a few things to consider:

1. Savor Seattle Food Tour - I took the Pike Place Market Tour. It'll help you with #2.
2. Pike Place Market
3. Gum Wall
4. Dahlia Bakery/Lounge
5. Serious Pie
6. Space Needle/Seattle Center
7. REI Flagship Store/rock climb - make reservations in advance
8. Espresso Vivace coffee
9. Top Pot Doughnuts
10. Fremont Troll
11. Waterfront Park/Crap Pot/Aquarium/Bay tours...
12. Outdoors - Didn't get a chance to hike or explore the local mts, so let me know what you've done.

You can then take then Amtrak Cascades train to Vancouver, BC (4hr one-way) and fly out of there. If you do, don't forget your passport.

I'll add more later...

Best award winning, hall of fame chowder!

I went to the art walk last night and came across this. Made from
hundreds of soda cans, can you guess who?

Also saw someone that was either Topher Grace, or a really good look-
alike.

My co-worker handed me half of her Krispy Kreme donut. I have no idea why. I don't plan on eating it.

Hot almond milk tea

4 more days till I step on foreign soil. Ok, it's still in the U.S., but it's foreign to me.

Hole in the wall!

It's never too late for one of these.

Training for the LA Marathon. I'm just going to wing it.

The HiKings T-Shirts

I finally got around to making some sample t-shirts for my logo/hiking group. We're called The HiKings and we're just starting out. It's a fun little side project, so let me know what you think.