Chunky Teaches Us The History of Chicano Park

It began in 1970 under the Coronado Bridge - Under The Bridge, Chicano Park! Here is "Chunky" singing to us The Chicano Park theme song. You can learn more about the park and the wonderful artwork at http://chicano-park.org

Chicano Park

Our staff is in barrio Logan visiting a very special place in San Diego, Chicano Park. A cultural landmark, the park features amazing artwork that exemplifies the community.

Teacher Field Trip

The entire staff at my school is now headed to SE San Diego to visit the area where many of our students are bussed in from.

SMARTBoard Training

At a SMARTBoard training with our district. They just installed one bigger than this one in my classroom. Tomorrow is our first report day back to school. Students arrive the day after Labor Day.

THE SUPER FERRY

Another shot of the SUPER FERRY. This thing holds 3 decks of cars below.

Tandem Surfing in Waikiki

There's a tandem surfing competition tomorrow here in Waikiki and the couples are demonstrating skills to the judges.

Aloha Tower

Pulling back in Honolulu harbor at the end of our cruise on the Super Ferry.

Hawaii Super Ferry

The view is awesome from the Super Ferry. I took some video too and will post that on my main site. Here's Honolulu and Diamond Head on the right.

Media Covering Hawaii's Super Ferry

We're on the, what seems as, the inagural cruise of the Super Ferry that will transport passengers and vehicles to other islands. The media is here!

Power Plant Dive Oahu Hawaii

Just broke down gear from a dive at the power plant water exhaust tubes. Super fun to get launched by 90 degree water. Saw many species of fish and turtles!

Honolulu Night!

Its a wonderful night in Honolulu. Half moon on the horizon and weather that exemplifies summer nights.

Waikiki Beach Oahu Hawaii

We're meeting up with lots of the wedding people at Duke's in Waikiki. The music, sand, and surf is very festive.

Mmm! Shaved Ice!

Michelle and I in HaleIwa Oahu having shaved ice.

North Shore Oahu Hawaii

A group of us are on the north shore seeing the sights and are about to go snorkeling.

Hawaiian Wedding!

The wedding was at Kaneohe Yacht Club in Oahu Hawaii. Here's Bryan and Nicole under the arch. I'm in the middle of the groomsmen.

Bryan and Nicole!!!

Awesome wedding!

Groomsmen!

The boys are ready for the event. Just took photos and waiting for the ceremony.

Wedding Prep for Bryan & Nicole

We're making the final preps before the wedding. Bryan's a bit nervous but everything is coming together.

Hawaii Diving

Right now we're headed out of Hawaii Kai for scuba diving. The hurricane conditions have finally subsided. I'll post pictures from my underwater camera on my site.

Bananas!

Huge bananas at Bryan's outdoor ecology laboratory! Students regularly harvest bananas, papayas, pineapples, sugar cane, noni, basil, mint, watercresst, tomatoes, and more!

Bryan Silver's Outdoor Ecology Laboratory

Bryan Silver's outdoor ecology laboratory is an awesome learning experience for his students who learn more than aquaculture, hydroponics, vermicomposting, and bioremediation.

Aquaculture in High School

Here is one of Bryan's aquaculture tanks that harvests tilapia but also utilizes bioremediation to grow other crops. His students learn much about hands-on life sciences.

Bryan's High School Outdoor Bio Lab

Today, we visitied Bryan's high school where he teaches. Bryan is very interested in experiential biology. We pulled down some bananas, papayas, and chopped tea leaves.

1st Place!

Here's Bryan running the fore deck and along with the rest of us, won 1st place!

Sailing Race in Hawaii

Race! We're on Rocky's sailboat for a little race in Kaneohe Bay. The boat is packed since Bryan has lots of family here for the wedding.

The Rainbow State

We are headed to Hawaii Kai for some scuba diving. Hoping for good weather though hurricane flossy is still near the islands.

Top of Diamond Head

The view from up here is awesome! It only took about 20 minutes to get to the top by a trail and stairs that ascended from inside the crater.

Diamond Head Crater Oahu Hawaii

Michelle and I are currently inside Diamond Crater. Here's the entrance to the crater through the tunnel.

Just Past Hanauma Bay

Rough day on the coast but watching the ocean pound on the cliffs is awesome.

Sandy Beach Oahu Hawaii

Crazy waves at Sandy Beach. Conditions are rough and windy. We hear a storm is in the Pacific. Kids are launching themselves in the air!

Diamond Head Hawaii

Just arrived in Honolulu last night. We're staying at our friend, Larry's, place. We'll be here for 10 days. He has a great view of Diamond Head.

Rides at The Stratosphere

Here's the "Big Shot" ride at the top of the Stratosphere. The riders are propelled to the top by forces created by pressurized air.

Las Vegas from the top of the Stratosphere

Here's a view of the Las Vegas strip from the top of the Stratosphere. Its an 11$ trip tp the top but the view is awesome!

Las Vegas!

Currently in Las Vegas celebrating Gary's birthday. We are staying at the MGM for the weekend. Here's me, Dave, Lee, and Gary. We all worked together at Emerald Bay. Tomorrow we leave for Hawaii!

Santa Catalina Island - Camp Emerald Bay

Currently at Camp Emerald Bay for Alumni weekend to reunite with friends and family. Yesterday we went SCUBA diving at Blue Caverns. Too bad I can't take my phone underwater!

Whales!

Awesome whale encounter! We were able to get fairly close to a pair of ginormous whales. This was during our crossing to Catalina Island yesterday.

Boating!

Going to Catalina this weekend and what-do-you-know, repairs need to be made before we head out from Long Beach. Never fear, Dave is replacing the starter and we'll be on our way!

Barry Bonds at Bat

Barry Bonds is at bat, I'm at Petco Park in San Diego. The crowd is certainly prepared. The flashes go off everywhere at each pitch to Barry Bonds. Everyone just roared when he was finally struck out. The crowd is really anticipating his record breaker with Hank Aaron.