Well, I’ve had an exciting few weeks and not always in a fun way. The “not in a fun way” part involved multiple computer failures, computer viruses in hotel “business” centers and discovering that Android tablets are useful in a business context – as long as you don’t rely heavily on Microsoft Access data bases. You really don’t want to hear about those trials and tribulations, just know that I’ve got a reliable machine and Internet access again! YEAH!!!
On the fun side, while I was in the Seattle - Tacoma area for the NW Dive & Travel Expo, I made a quick side trip to Kalispell, Montana with my sister. She had business, but I got to roam around, explore and take photos. Kalispell is within spitting distance of Glacier National Park, but the park was still a bit frozen. Instead, I explored Lone Pine State Park right on the edge of Kalispell and got this trailside panorama of the city cradled by the mountain range.
Kalispell from the Park Trail
There is a delightful and sly sense of humor in Kalispell, as you can see from these two photos -
Love the Boots!
Don’t Feed the Bears!
A huge “thank you!” to my show “assistants” for all of the great help during the show! Remus (a Kosraean living in the Seattle - Tacoma area), and Wolfe and Donna (who came to help on their way home from their trip to Germany!) did a tremendous job and it was terrific to see you all again!
After the show I drifted down the coast to California, where I got to sail, go to a Scottish festival and experience a Cross Fit class with my kids.
Sailing on SF Bay
Finally, on my way home I took some photos of two of Honolulu’s “personalities”.
Honolulu Sunset
Honolulu Beach Front Park
Enough about my adventures!
This weekend, June 8 and 9, Bruce will be staffing the Kosrae Island booth (# 629) at the Long Beach Scuba Show, along with Grant Ismael from the Kosrae Visitors Bureau. We are offering a great show special, so stop, ask questions (book a trip :)) and generally make a nuisance of yourself.
Have a great weekend!
Katrina
PS - We are still looking for a few divers to fill out the October coral monitoring team.
