Trans-Siberian Orchestra

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, as Wikipedia puts it, is a progressive rock band formed in 1996.  They tour mainly around the holiday season and do rock interpretations of classic opera and holiday songs.  I first heard of them during the holiday season in 2008 while I was listening to the radio when I was working as…

Toronto Mini Trip

As part of my return flight to Hawaii from Icelend, I purposefully scheduled a three-day layover in Toronto.  I was due for a return trip and from an airfare perspective, it was a perfect place to self connect.  The weather was great while I was there and got to see some old friends. DAY 1…

Australia, Part 1: Road Trip

I had been communicating with some friends from Toronto for quite some time about the possibility of taking a group trip somewhere.  After some years, we were finally able to meet up in Australia.  This was the first time I travelled with anyone other than myself since my friend Elvis in early 2010.  I was a little…

Retro…..Toronto 2014

I spent some years living in Toronto and loved every minute of it.  But my feelings when I think about when I lived there are bitter sweet due to the way some things turned out and the circumstances surrounding my having to leave.  When I got my current job in Hawaii, I was only given several…