T-minus 6 days. I remember being fascinated by the Congo before I began adventure traveling. I had seen the 1990s movie Congo, and read Conrad’s Heart of Darkness but as life has passed, the lure of this exotic wilderness has been amplified. The Congo is a new destination – a place with great potential for […]
I landed in Nouadhibou, Mauritania yesterday, a bucket-list destination and a milestone. Mauritania was the 100th country I’ve traveled to. Having spent 3 straight days in the air I’ll say only that the approach was extraordinary and security tight. I drew the attention of the authorities, who were confused that I would transit through their […]
Landing in Lihue, Kauai from Kahului. Hawaiian Airlines 149 (717-200)HotelIncredible view from our room near PoipuManawaiopuna Falls, the setting for the helicopter landing in Jurassic Park. Manawaiopuna Falls, from Jurassic ParkManawaiopuna FallsKauai from AS350 helicopterNa Pali Coast, KauaiNa Pali Coast, KauaiNorthwest coast of Kauai from helicopter. At far right, the Na Pali Coast. D feeding birds.Jurassic Park, or the Kipu Ranch. Specifically, this is where the gallimimus stampede was filmed. Jurassic Park, or the Kipu Ranch. Specifically, this is where the gallimimus stampede was filmed.Kipu RanchKipu RanchLooking down at Kapu Kai. The beach at Kipu Kai is where parts of The Descendants, Hook, and the Lost World were filmed. KauaiKipu RanchShipwreck’s BeachMount Waialeale, another part of Jurassic Park. The first scene at the tyrannosaurus paddock was filmed on this mountain.
Downwind to Maui Kahului from Newark. United 42 (767-300ER)StangAt a hotel on the west coast of Maui. West coast of MauiSunrise near the top of HaleakalāSunrise near the top of HaleakalāHaleakalā
Landing in Pointe-à-Pitre, GuadeloupeView from hotel in GuadeloupeStranded by flooding in GuadeloupeLanding in St Martin, FranceWinair DHC-6-300 at Princess Juliana Airport, Sint MaartenLanding in Sint EustatiusHotel in Sint MaartenMaho Beach, Sint MaartenFrom Maho Beach, getting ready for the jet blast.
Northern lights near Whitehorse, YukonAir North nearing WhitehorseTwilight shortly after departure from AnchoragePrince William Sound, Alaska. On March 24, 1989 the Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef, at the location marked by the ‘X’.Flying over Prince William Sound, Alaska, en route to Anchorage.Final approach to Cordova, AlaskaApproach to Cordova, AlaskaApproach to Cordova, AlaskaDescending into Cordova, AlaskaDescending into Cordova, AlaskaYakutat, AlaskaFlying to Juneau to Yakutat, Alaska on Alaska 61, the milk run from Seattle to Anchorage. Departure from Juneau, AlaskaJuneau, AlaskaApproach to Juneau, AlaskaMount Rainier, while climbing out of Seattle for Juneau. Mount Rainier (under the engine), during approach to Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Airport. Horizon Dash-8 Q 400 in retro livery, my 6am ride to Seattle from Vancouver. Airside view room at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport. Victoria, BC14 minute flight from Vancouver to Victoria BCDescending into Vancouver from TorontoYukonYukonYukomDeep frying a turkey in the Yukon. Approaching Vancouver from Whitehorse.
Avalanche falls onto Lake LousieAvalanche falling onto Lake Louise from the Fairmont Lake Louise. Lake LouiseLake LouiseLake LouiseLake LouiseStream near Emerald LakeHelicopter flight out of Canmore. Emerald LakeBanff
Laguna BlancaLaguna VerdeLaguna ColoradaThe Tayka Desert Hotel, in the Bolivian Cordillera (4,550m or about 15,000 ft) which I believe is the highest hotel in the world.La PazSajamaSajama VillageAcotango at 20,000 feet.Uyuni Salt FlatLake Titicaca
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