andrew’s travelogue

Message in a Bamboo uploaded on 14 February 2008

Deep in Kauai's jungle sits pods of Bamboo groves. A crisp green color, the stalks hold messages from years of travelers journeying through.

Taking Root uploaded on 14 February 2008

Careening along Kauai's stunning Na Pali Coast, the Kalalau Trail unearths many natural surprises.

These roots display hundreds of years of Hawaiian Island history.

Private Parts uploaded on 14 February 2008

Originally a nude forum, Secret Beach has adjusted to the current propriety laws but maintains its traditional privacy.
Just North of Kilaua, Kauai's most secluded stretch of shore reveals its reach only after a slippery crawl down from the cliffs - keeping it hidden from the mainstream.

Kauai Pacific uploaded on 14 February 2008

Along the North Shore of Kauai, just on the other side Queen's Bath snorkeling haven, the mighty Pacific rules the landscape.

Lifelong Tourists uploaded on 3 February 2008

A side trip through Corniglia, an eloquent stop along Italy's Cinque Terre, provided excellent food, quaint shops and a glimpse into the personal life of the locals - an elderly couple walking straight into the frame of this charmed photographer.

uploaded on 3 February 2008

Italy's Night Light uploaded on 3 February 2008

An all day hike through the five towns of Italy's Cinque Terre provided traveler's rest under the night lights of Monterosso.

The Cliffs of the Cinque uploaded on 3 February 2008

Along the Northwest shores of Italy sits the country's most exquisite find, the Cinque Terre.

Five beautiful towns, specifically Italy, strictly unique, weave their ways along steep cliffs towering over Mediterranean seas.

Java and Jive uploaded on 11 January 2008

My good friend Ben and I break at the French Quarter's infamous Cafe Du Monde for a sip of black coffee while a New Orleans native entertains patrons just behind.

Shhhhh uploaded on 11 January 2008

Irony creates drama. Apparently so does color.

Taken during a pause in the the first post-Katrina Mardi Gras celebration, colorful parade-goers exhibit movie set expressions as they gawk at the upcoming float. Though generally a raucous bunch, this moment demonstrates the crowd adhering to the sign overhead.

But hey, even the rowdy have to rest.