Lina and I volunteer at Denver Kids as Mentors. The dropout rate is Denver Public Schools (DPS) is around 50% and this program works with DPS to select kids who have potential but may not make it because of their living conditions and situations. These kids get a Councillor who … [Read more...] about Chris’ Denver Kids Mentee Durzhoun
Pops http://route66.com/
I remember watching this place under construction years ago and wondering "What the hell are they thinking?" because it is located just outside of a small town and at least 30 minutes from any real population base. But when I drove by last month there were over 60 cars in the … [Read more...] about Pops http://route66.com/
Manoa Falls, Oahu, HI Feb. 2011
Manoa Falls is located in the hills over Honolulu. There were houses on both sides of the street winding up to the park, then all of a sudden we're in the middle of a jungle. … [Read more...] about Manoa Falls, Oahu, HI Feb. 2011
Kailua Bay, Oahu, HI February 2011
Kailua is by far my favorite beach on Oahu. On our second and third trip to the beach we arrived early to set up camp under one of the many tamarisk trees that line the beach and shield the land from the heavy winds that blow through occasionally. The beach is protected from the … [Read more...] about Kailua Bay, Oahu, HI February 2011
Koko Crater Trail, Oahu, HI Feb. 2011
This hike starts off pretty slow and easy. And the view of the volcano from the road makes it look easy too! But about halfway up the trail, everything changes to a nearly vertical climb straight up. I really wanted Chris to make this hike with us, but he had to fly out the night … [Read more...] about Koko Crater Trail, Oahu, HI Feb. 2011