A Renewed Period of Writing

Well, it has been nearly three years since last I posted on this blog and I am sure I will have to remind all my loyal followers (mom and dad) of the blog address. but I have been reminded by one of my dear friends that some people liked to read my writing and liked to be able to keep track of me. I have what some people might consider to be an interesting job. I get to travel and meet new people and try new foods. Plus I have new camera (Nikon D7000 - two more zeros than my last rig) so readers of this blog might get to see some pictures (and video) of my adventures as well.

From 2011-06-09 Yosemite060711

So far as I can remember, this has been the best June of my life. My birthday is June 7th and this year I spent that day in Yosemite Valley with some fantastic friends, looking at amazing scenery, climbing awesome rock, and marveling at my friends' ability to lead moderately hard trad on (sometimes soaking) wet rock.

From 2011-06-09 Yosemite060711

From 2011-06-09 Yosemite060711

I had 9 days off from work around my birthday and I managed to climb at least a little on the first six of those in a row. Two days at the top of the Palm Springs tramway, one day at the Bat Cave in LA and three days in Yosemite. There was boulders, sport climbing and trad climbing, and it was glorious. I had no great sends but tons and tons of fun.

After my climbing extravaganza, during which I turned 32 years old, I got to have one day to recover at home in LA before taking off again to traipse around in the backcountry of Sequoia National Park with a great friend who is just as excited about as I am about walking 13 miles in 6.5 hours.

From 2011-06-12 RMG Hike 061011

And on top of that, Olga is even more gung ho than I am about humping her way across a log over a raging early season creek. This adventure led to having wine and cheese next to the campfire under a giant sequoia, with bears for neighbors and it totally rocked.

From 2011-06-12 RMG Hike 061011

From 2011-06-12 RMG Hike 061011

Immediately after returning from this awesomeness I departed for another tour of duty on the Best Thing I Ever Ate. This time my trip was cut short as I was pulled back to LA after a mere three days. However during those three days I got to shoot and eat in Minneapolis, Madison and Chicago. I tried butterburgers, fried cheese curds and Filipino food for the first time and all were vastly superior to my expectations.

Hopefully I will keep posting here and the posts will get more exciting and possibly even better written.