He Versus The Volcano!

New Career #37: Fahion Designer

Here you see me modeling my new line, camping gear for the fashion conscious! This look is accomplished by sleeping on lava rock, waking up to wildlife sniffing your tent and emerging from said tent while buttoning the long sleeved shirt to the short sleeve shirt. Stylish and comfortable! I will make millions! Stop by the nearest Saks and pick up your own Fusion Shirt!

Onto Career #38: Global Dictator...




Maybe the altitude affected my mind a little.





This is Kilauea Volcano. It seems that the lava flow is no longer going into the ocean, so this was as close as we could get to the lava without taking an air tour. It was quite impressive nonetheless. I took this shot while walking on what was once known as Black Sand Beach. The beach was covered a few years back by fresh lava flow (I can't believe I missed it!) so now the "beach" is cooled lava that has created a jagged cliff.

I have not walked on the moon as of yet, but I was inspired to sing, "Walking on the Moon" by the police. It was beautiful.



This the crater of the dormant volcano. This part of the volcano was active in the late 70's. Yes, the 70's when Detroit Rock City ruled the air waves.











After fun on the volcano at night we spend the days at a local surf spot near Hilo.

This beach had a beautiful peak and it was not too crowed and a fun place to surf.

As you can see this rock formation of the Honu! (or Turtle) That is because while surfing this break you have the opportunity to surf around 200lb Turtles.

It does get your attention when you are sitting on your board and you see a turtle neck as thick as your thigh pop out of the Water. They look at you as if to say, "Hey, buddy this is our break get out of the water now." But we all know that Turtles can't talk. And since we are the head of the food chain no one seems to listen to their requests.


So, Off we go! On a perfect left enjoying the beach settings.


Even though turtles cannot verbally express their disdain for you surfing their break, locals can!
For the most part they are friendly and keep to themselves...until you meet them in an awkward way!


This man was very nice. And friendly out in the water. People all in the water were saying "Hey brah, how are things going?" and he and I exchanged a few head nods. As in to apply we both know I am not from around here, but please enjoy our break.

Now I know the difference between dropping in on someone's wave and how to paddle around someone, but actually running into them is never a good thing.

Locals find it rude! As if you're telling them, "Excuse me, it is my wave and I will run over anyone I like!" Very disrespectful! However, in this sport there is such a thing as "Where the hell did you come from?" And even though I technically was riding the wave and trying to avoid my much bigger friend the Surf Gods of Hawaii felt it was my destiny to meet this fellow surfer by knocking me off my board and running right into my new friend. He then gave me my new local name "What the Fuck!" After my explanation he was not thrilled, but decided not to rip off my arms. However he did make it clear that there better be no more Hawaiian Surf gods interfering with his session. The gods made sure I had no more problems



So after another hour of Surfing it was time to say goodbye to my new friend, and we went to Akaka Falls.

This was very beautiful.

There is more to this story, it is best expressed in this Haiku!


See Akaka Falls
Walter does the Potty Dance!
Elimination!

The trip back from Hilo, was wonderful. I got the opportunity to sit next to dog lady who hates to fly.

However, she seemed in good spirits after she shared with me that she was able to bring the dog on the plane and not pay the $25 surcharge.

I think the vodka she drank helped a little too.







Finally back to Honolulu!

We visited and paid our respects to those of the Arizona, at Pearl Harbor.


This man Alfred was there on December 7th, 1941.












God Bless America!



Have a safe and pleasurable Holiday Weekend!





Walter

He Does Day Two (Two) in Hawaii!

An actual photo of a Hawaiian Beach.

This is near the point of Ka'ena Point. This place is known in the winter for deadly surfy. It seems that the people go into the water, but for what ever reason, don't return. The reason being the heavy surf and the heavy coral bottom sometimes are too much for one person to handle.

So, why do things that we know that are dangerous? I really don't know!



Malia here is happy to be on top of our rental car. She is most excited because she was able to get the perfect shot of the old sugar mill. It is the background of this photo. Now this part becomes important..


Read on and I will explain why.









See this guy. Well, he works at the old mill. He showed us the beauty of a fresh coffee bean, as well as real chocolate. 100% Pea Berry chocolate. It was really good.

So why is this important? Just be patient.







Ok, what is this? Well, it is the factory of Waialua Soda Works.

Why is this important?


Just a little bit more...






Unrelated photo!

Just liked the fact a women in a bikini was walking up to me while I was in deep thought with a camera in my hand.

Now for those of you who might say! "Hey, I have not appeared on this blog in a bikini!"

That is because I have not photo of you in one.
Now be patient all this links to the search of Captain Zero. Who? The guy we talk about in our earlier blog. The one before this one. You mean I have to read the previous blog to understand this one. Yes, that is the correct answer.


So save that evil eye. There is more to come, and the hunt for Captain Zero Continues.

You mean we won't find out why it is important to have a sugar factory, a photo in front of a soda company all in the same blog today.

No! Otherwise why would you return tomorrow for more exciting non-sense. Or, is it? Is something really happening beyond your comprehension?

Now, just for a quick update if you are a daily follower and it seems that there has not been one in quite some time.

I am going to the big island of Hawaii. Now I am not sure if I will have access to a computer since this part of the trip revolves around camping and looking at a volcano. Now, I spoiled it. There is no reason to look in the future. Wait there is! We still have not discovered the importance of this Captain.

This chair is not from Hawaii. But it is cool!

It is from Austria. Remember "Climb Every Mountain!"
Your first hint in the search for Captain Zero!

Enjoy the adventure.

Love fearlessly
Walter!





(What is this crazy bugger talking about?)

He Does Hawaii

Well, there you have it. He is meeting the people of Hawaii.

This here is Shawn. He works at dollar rental car. He was most excited to take a photo and express his excitement of my arrival in Hawaii.









This is Malia. She is most excited to be waiting in line for a secondary Security screening before the big adventure to Hawaii.

Her tube of toothpaste was confiscated because its had 6oz of content instead of the approved amount of 3oz.

It seems that she is very conscious of proper oral hygiene.





So besides renting cars and brushing our teeth. What does one do in Hawaii?

Well, last night there was a complete lunar eclipse. It happen at about 12am last night.

The best location for this phenomenon was on the South Shore. So we got a tent and camped out on the south side shore line in Kahala.

However, it seemed that the tide started to rise about an hour after the eclipse started so we packed up and left.

Earlier that day I went surfing on the same side of the island.

This here is not a photo of Hawaii. It was hard to take pictures with my camera, since the break was about a half a mile out.

However, I did surf my first reef break and let me tell you, it really gets your attention!
One is a little less cavalier in the way one approaches a wave when there are rocks sticking out of the water!

The good news is I had two of the longest lefts of my life and a met a new friend from Australia! His name is Zack and he is about 14. He waved me over and mumbled, "Hey, something something something. This is the best spot, something something, I like something, and I am from something Australia. We should something here and be careful for something something is around and that could hurt." So I just said "My name is Walter and I too like pizza!" We had a good time.

So that is all for day one. Day two starts now. Oh yea, spoke with Jon Ramaro and we are to meet up with him later in the week. Also it seems that our bartender Rick at the Tiki Bar knows of the World Famous Jon Ramaro. If you don't know of this man, you will as the trip continues. He makes Captain Zero look like a Zero, but more on that adventure when it comes.

Who is Captain Zero? More on that as well? Much to discover on this trip in the islands. Wait! Walter, didn't "Zero" surf the gulf of Mexico? Yes, but we are not in Mexico anymore Dorthy.

What the hell is Walter talking about? Please wait and enjoy the adventure.

Have fun


Walter

Some Quick Updates!

I now have a Beard!

Not really news breaking stuff, but I thought I would venture into this slowly.








Megan Had her Baby! He is a Boy. Hence the He Part of that Sentence.












Tim Yates Came Back into town last weekend and more on that later.

We then later that night joined Mark Little at his place of business.
He had us as his guest.

I hope you all remember the Malia. She was the one who was Chad at the Police Concert.

Mark Agreed that Malia was prettier than his brother Chad.


Gabe's Girlfriend from Florida Carolina made it back on the West Coast.

Here they are posing on the little boat that I later crashed into a 60 foot Yacht. (Not a highlight of the adventure)





Here I am later on in the afternoon helping a sailer turn his boat over after it had been capsized.


(Not really a high light either but it was an opportunity to meet new people.





This is me surfing on my new Board.
I have a new board because my old board was stolen out of Malia's garage.

Good News! My old board was returned. How is that for good Karma.







These two people are Bert and Krista.

They are kissing because it seemed fun. By the way, Bert was the one who got us the boat that I mentioned earlier. You know the one I could not drive too well.




So we finish this quick updates with the following.

1 My house is currently being rented for the next two months by Joe's Family. 4 dogs 3 cats and of course 3 children

2. Fred other roommate moved into Olson's house for this period of time. Since Olson is in Europe.

3. My father wants to start a new television show called "Life is Funny" HMMMMMMM!

4. I now wear plaid board shorts

There are many more things that Happened and I still have to write about some changes and those things will be coming this week.

So keep it real
Talk Soon
Walter

Niagra Falls

Awesome!

What else can you say! Nothing! So I will just shut up and post some what I feel amazing photos of this natural Wonder!


This photo was taken on the Maid of the Mist!



Falls inside the "Horseshoe" the Canadian Side of the Falls


Just a note! The Canadian Side of the Falls is much more impressive than the U.S. Side. However, if there wasn't a Horseshoes side then well WoW on our falls.









Another member of the Fleet from the Maid of the Mist








An Areal View from the Skylon Tower!

This was the view from the Restaurant lunch was at.










The Edge of the Falls!

Yes! I was that close. But for my safety there is a strong waist high stone wall, plus a steel poles that come up chest high.










Rainbow above the Falls!










At this point I really felt it would be a good Idea to go over the Falls in a Barrel.

But After really paying attention to the force of this water. Even I decided it was not really a good idea.




So Goodbye New Friends of this Tour Group!


It was nice to spend the day with you people!








So Thank you Canada!

You have a Wonderful Country and very kind people!




Walter