Thursday, July 26, 2012

Japan Pt. 1 (Food)

   This last March I traveled to Japan on R&R. I stayed mostly in Yokosuka just south of Tokyo. I will break this up into several posts. First my favorite FOOD in Japan!

My first meal and beer. This old man really knew how to cook. 
Can't wait to return for more. 






Sushi!!!
Tuna

Eel

Yellow Tail

An eye socket from a Blue Fin Tuna

Dessert

Food from a Japanese rest stop. Really good!

Japanese Fast Food

Tiny Fish

More Awesome Sushi


Cooking your own food take too long but was fun.

Wild Bore near Mt. Fuji

A Giant Scallop

Welcome to Kandahar

I have been in Kandahar for 8 months now. Here are some highlights of my time here.


The big flood. After heavy rains a levy broke and flooded the base. 
Below you can see the aftermath. 






As part of my job we provide internet service to the MWR.
Here are a couple pictures of the satellite we built.



Although I was very cold this winter we only had a couple days of snow.


The Indian's that work out here had a big party. 
Really good food.

 My view on the way to breakfast.
One of the prettiest days I have had here.

Afghanistan The Beggining

I have not posted in some time, now that I have a couple hours of free time I will try to catch up. Since October I have been in Afghanistan. This post with focus on my first few months out here.


Arriving in Afghanistan


My home for the first week

Our hi-tech fire alarm


Sunday, January 15, 2012

SC, NC, TN, VA September 2011

   Before I shipped over to Afghanistan I took a little road trip. I visited family and relaxed way out in the country. A very stark contrast to where I am now in Afghanistan. I drove up to Greenville, SC from Cocoa, FL. I had never been to Greenville and was pleasantly surprised. I ate at The Lazy Goat which was very good. I then took a walk along the river part of the Swamp Rabbit Trail. It's quite a nice city with a great park right in downtown.

  After South Carolina I headed up to Asheville, NC to visit my dad. I have been there several times and didn't take many pictures. See my previous post for more info on Asheville.

  I spent the majority of the trip in Virginia. I drove up from North Carolina on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I was a very nice drive. I stopped off to visit several places along the way. The highlight of the trip was Floyd Virginia. It has to be one of the most diverse small towns in the United States. They have a huge bluegrass following but you will also find hipsters at the Dogtown Roadhouse listening to live Indy Rock. If you are ever up that way the Floyd Country Store is a must stop. Try to make their Friday night bluegrass jam and dance. 

  My final stop before heading home was Shenandoah National Park. Unfortunately it rained the entire time I was up there. Visibility was also poor due to the heavy fog. I made the best of it and will head back up there one day.

Places of interest:
Blue Ridge Parkway
The Crooked Road
Shenandoah National Park
Floyd Country Store
Rocky Knob Cabins


South Carolina


From NC TN VA Sep 2011

Greenville, SC riverside







North Carolina





Tennesee


Grandpa Rusty and his new old tractor



Virginia


Mabry Mill




Black Smith Shop






A view from the Blue Ridge Parkway


Floyd Country Store, Floyd VA


Shenandoah National Park




The END

Monday, December 26, 2011

Mosquito Lagoon Camping & Fishing

  This past April I spent a couple days camping and fishing in the Mosquito Lagoon with my good friend Adam. The weather did not work out in our favor but it was still a memorable trip. I can't wait to do it again. This is one of my favorite places to fish. During the week I rarely see another boat. Being in a protected area you also have zero development and are surrounded by nature.

Headed out
First fish of the trip







Cruising through the Haulover canal







The campsite, had an island to ourselves.


 

Its raining!!