Back in July 2015, the Jeffsetters visited Ka Lae (the southernmost point of the US) on the Big Island of Hawaii. Many of you may think you have have been to the southernmost point in the US by having your picture next to the buoy in the Florida Keys. Mr. J thought he had circa 2008. … [Read more...] about Southernmost Point in the United States (Hawaii)
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Amazing Aerial Photos of Hawaii from Above
As I mentioned yesterday, I am currently staying on the big island of Hawaii in a Yurt that is solar powered. It takes about 30 minutes to upload a photo, but these photos were worth the effort. Here are some of my favorite aerial photos I have taken of the big island of Hawaii so far. These were all taken using the DJI Phantom 3 Pro quadcopter in raw mode, then enhanced in … [Read more...] about Amazing Aerial Photos of Hawaii from Above
Maui Sunsets, Amex Premier Rewards Gold and Air Tahiti Flight Booking: My Week in Travel for July 18
Aloha from Maui! We arrived at our AirBNB rental in Kihei on Wednesday night and it has been a delightfully relaxing experience. Other than the heat and humidity (90+ degrees), things are coming along perfectly. We are eating well (home cooked meals), getting in our 10,000 steps each day and getting on the path to being both physically and mentally healthy once again. … [Read more...] about Maui Sunsets, Amex Premier Rewards Gold and Air Tahiti Flight Booking: My Week in Travel for July 18
Need for Speed Views Along the Sonoma Coast
I thought that the movie Need for Speed was just like any other airplane movie. You know, the kind of movie that you start watching, fall asleep halfway through and then wake up a few hours later and say to yourself "it must not have been that good." … [Read more...] about Need for Speed Views Along the Sonoma Coast
Harbor Seals and Red Kelp at MacKerricher State Park, Mendocino County California
A few weeks ago we celebrated Amanda's early retirement with a quick trip up the Mendocino coast in northern California. … [Read more...] about Harbor Seals and Red Kelp at MacKerricher State Park, Mendocino County California
Our Own Private Cliff on the Mendocino Coast – Highway 1 in California
For anyone who has ever driven up Highway 1 in California, you know how long it can take to reach your destination. This primarily happens for two reasons: The road meanders along the pacific coast, with speeds often limited to 30MPH The drive is so freakin beautiful that you want to stop at every single beach or coastal access point and see the new views … [Read more...] about Our Own Private Cliff on the Mendocino Coast – Highway 1 in California
Hassel Island from St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
I was looking through old photos this morning and came across this gem from my 2014 trip to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands. This photo was post-processed in a time when I was in my Instagram phase of SLR photography. At the time, I didn't love how my photos turned out, so I installed some filter presets that re-created the effects of Instagram on high resolution images. … [Read more...] about Hassel Island from St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
View of the Golden Gate from Twin Peaks, San Francisco
Confession time: Before I moved to San Francisco, I thought that "Golden Gate" was simply the name given to a bridge connecting San Francisco and Marin County. Then I saw a map of San Francisco from around 1900 and noticed that the body of water separating the two areas had Golden Gate written on it. Why would it say that when the bridge was still 30 years from … [Read more...] about View of the Golden Gate from Twin Peaks, San Francisco
Oyster Delivery in Tomales Bay, California
On a sunny day, hundreds of bay area residents will flock to the Tomales Bay Oyster Company for picnic tables and charcoal grills. You bring all of the supplies, condiments, and more. They supply the Oysters. I made the mistake of going here without any supplies back in February. That's a mistake I will never make again! … [Read more...] about Oyster Delivery in Tomales Bay, California
Sunset on Papeete Harbor, Tahiti, French Polynesia
When I left French Polynesia in July of 2013, I thought I would never be coming back. We took the last ferry from Moorea to Papeete Harbor. As we waited for the bags to come off the boat, I noticed a gorgeous, almost violent sunset. … [Read more...] about Sunset on Papeete Harbor, Tahiti, French Polynesia