Dear Summer, thanks for all the good times, laughs, beach days, pool days, bonfires and adventures with old and new friends. I will make sure to enjoy you these last two and half weeks.
I hate to see you go, but I love to watch you leave. 😍
friends
Sano - 52 Project - Week 40
"Summer time and the living is easy" holds no truer than here at San Onofre State beach. A 3,000 acre state park located in San Diego, California. With over 2.5 million visitors per year, it is one of the 5 most visited parks in California, hosting Swimmers, campers, kayakers, fisherman, off duty Marines, sunbathers, surfers and the sacred Native American Site of Panhe. Along this 3.5 miles of state beach are included some of the best surf spots in California: Trails, Surf beach (which has 3 breaks - The point, Old Mans & Dog Patch), Church and the World famous Trestles.
While I visit San Onofre all year long, nothing beats Summer days down here. Especially at Surf Beach. Its like a time warp back to that 50s, Gidget surf era. You are welcomed with smiling faces from young groms to Old men that have been surfing here since the 50s. Campers are bbqing. long boards spread out all over the ocean and beach alike. VW buses, bugs, other classic surf cars to todays luxury rides with soft racks or vans fully loaded with anything you need to go off the map for a few weeks. Reggae & classic rock playing as surfers take multiple sessions in and out of the water.
Drop in on someones wave here? no problem, Every wave can be considered a party wave and no one here tends to be upset, rather they'll throw up a "shaka" at you. As the sun sets in Sano the bonfires light up until 10 pm when everyones is kicked out till the next day.
My ideal Summer days are spent like this, friends, surfing, and bbqing. Sano Days are the best days
Present day
Old School.
As you can see, not much has changed.
Snow Happy! - 52 Project - Week 21
Its a normal day, plans set for the week ahead. Then it happens. Word of an impending storm on the way. Doesn't mean much for most people. But to others, its as if the Bat Signal gets launched into the sky. You're dialing your friends 7 digits, doesn't matter where they are. They could be in San Fran on a romantic getaway, working, or you know they already have plans set for the weekend. SNOW is coming.
Within hours, plans are changed, GFs'/Bosses/Friends are understanding, cabins are booked, every seat in the car is taken and now you're a couple days away from storm chasing. It all comes together. It all comes falling out of the sky. Its this very winter moment you look forward to all year. Being on your favorite Mountain, with friends and that sweet, sweet, fresh pow.
Its just so good when it hits your lips.
More Than Sundance '15 - 52 project - Week 17
2015 marks the 15th anniversary of the "More than Sundance" snowboard trip. Held by my friends older brother, Vu and his friend Chris. What started as a couple buddies heading to Sundance to board long ago, has now turned into a full on 50+ ppl, 5 day boarding trip. This year was my 5th attending. What they put together is a top notch, no hassle trip that everyone has come to enjoy. With most coming back, year after year. Why wouldn't we? All we have to worry about is our flight and waking up in the morning to make the bus. In return we all get to have a great time, with great people, enjoy the best film festival in the states and last but definitely not least, play in the greatest snow on earth! For two guys to put this all together for no gains other than to share a great weekend with friends and friends of friends, are two class acts.
Already looking forward to next years trip, Jan 27-31st 2016!
Take the ride - 52 Project - Week 13
There are few joys greater than being with a couple of friends on a road while photographing.
I've been meaning to visit my friends Joe and Mj for the past three years since they moved to Los Cabos, Mexico. These Holidays they had decided on visiting family in Northern California and making a Road trip out of it with his Parents. After learning that his Folks would not be making the drive back I said, 'Swoop me up!'.
Few weeks later and here we are!
New adventure
A beautiful country
3 great friends
1400 miles.
If theres one thing I have learned, its that the quote, "It is better to travel well than to arrive".. could not be more true
I'm coming to visit! 52 Project - Week 2
This past weekend, my friend Mal flew in from Canada. Mal and I met 2 years ago in Budapest, Hungary, on a day walking tour through the city. The next day and a half we did what most travelers do, we followed it up with more sights, a few bars, randomness and getting to know each other. We swapped emails then we were off on our separate ways to new cities and adventures. We stayed in touch afterwards and a few weeks ago I received an email that said,"Hey, Im coming to visit!"
"Sweet! Finally! "
Mal brought her friend Krystle with her and I tried showing them a fun OC / SoCal experience.
Newport, La, HB, Hollywood, Knotts Scary Farm, Venice, Rainbows, Triangle square, Roscoes, Laguna, San Clemente, a hike, party night, party day, paddle boarding and even some surfing lessons. They met several of my amazing friends and genuinely had an amazing time (i hope).
Along with awesome memories, my travels have blessed me with so many amazing friends across this beautiful world from different cultures, religions, and ages. We all found common ground to build long and lasting relationships. Next year, I’ll be traveling to France, to go to a wedding of people I met in London. I love the randomness of it all. There is so much out there if you choose to seek it. Think about how much you limit your life by only experiencing what may be in a 100 miles radius. Your future best friend, wife or husband may be out there.
Appreciate the world beyond your doorstep.