I finally got my video camera. Based on the minimal playing with it I’ve done so far, its a pretty nice camera. I’ll be able to shoot in 1080i high definition. The camera is very compact (smaller than my DSLR by quite a bit) as are the tapes and batteries. There filters and other lenses …
I got my insurance taken care of. I purchased a health/evacuation policy with World Nomads and a policy to cover my gear with Safeware. The cost really wasn’t too bad for either policy. I got the receipts for my laptop and camera scanned so I can access them on the road if needed should I …
I’m living in a hotel for a few days a few blocks from my old house. Today I’ll be taking care of stuff with the state and county (aka, tickets and water bill) as well as some other stuff I have to do before I leave. I’ll also be buying my laptop as well as …
My trip to the volcano got canceled. I guess the roads on Tanna are flooded. What also sucks is my ticket to the Solomons on Tuesday is for standby, so there is a chance I could be stuck here another week. If that turns out to be the case, I will certainly make the most …
The beta version of Google Earth 5.0 has been released. You can download it here. The new version looks pretty nice. Improvements to the UI and a much better view of the ocean floor. I mention this as a reminder to people to check out my other blog, Where On Google Earth. The site is …
I arrived in Vigan. It really is different from anything else in the Philippines. Sadly, the 200-300 year old buildings are better structures than what people live in, in most of the country. I have developed a bad cold from the temperature drop and rain in Banaue and Bagiuo. The long bus rides I’m sure …
I have some stable internet for the next two days. I will be off to Volcano National Park for the rest of the day and I should have a good sized update later tonight (or tomorrow morning for most of you). Tomorrow (Saturday), I’ll be up on Mouna Kea for the day looking at telescopes …
This photos of Tarawa was taken at about 6am from the window of my plane. As I wasn’t allowed in the country, this is about all I have to show for my visit.