Oregon

Happy to call Oregon home for a few years (2011-2014). It's a state that has a lot to explore between the mountains, rivers, coast and high desert. Here's a glimpse into the fun and beauty.

Nicaragua

Nicaragua partner exploration trip - July 31-Aug 14, 2014.

Many thanks to my host ICAPO - check them out!

SOLID

Great setup in El Transito; check them out!

Laguna de Apoyo

What a welcome to Nicaragua. Thanks for recommending it, Micheal. Keep up the good work with Project Bona Fide.

A series of roads later...

Made it to Gigante

Sunsets rivaling Lobitos

Some good things happening here.

Props to the kind and hard working folks at Project Woo

Camping near the beach

Keeping it simple, eating some fun food!

One less turtle...

Turtle conservation is super important and the focus of some great organizations in the area.... More on that in a bit. This one didn't last long on the beach; on a morning walk I saw it, then a couple hours later it was completely gone.

So yummy

The food at SOLID Surf Adventures never disappointed!

SOLID Surf

Great option in El Transito

El Transito Arts Center

Check it out: http://www.eltransitoarts.com/

Padre Ramos Estuary

It's bigger than it looks; especially when you're out there!

traditional cooking setup

Less smoke = improved health with 'Cocina Mejorada' technology.... ideas are flowing

protecting turtle nests

Adolescent 'Caray' // Hawksbill

Apparently was injured because of fishermen who hunt with dynamite... Crazy to think that happens. Sad too.

the journey continues

San Juan del Sur

Conservation in the South

Amazing work by local organization Paso Pacifico

Switzerland

WAVES Switzerland is based in Montreux, on Lake Geneva (Lac Leman). I've been fortunate to become close friends with the inspiring folks who run WAVES and Ride for the Cause there.