Oliver Hansen

2015 Visit to Jamaica

We enjoyed a trip to Jamaica at the end of January 2015. I am posting the photos now. I may or may not get to describing the actual trip so ask questions in the comments and it may prompt explanations. Thanks for visiting!

Visiting Neriesha – a friend from the school I worked at

FRESH Hellshire fish with Bammy and Festival

Juliah’s shadow on a stone with some old engravings

On the gondola headed up to Mystic Mountain

Poor Juliah hooked behind me had to go the same speed

It’s on rails so you go with gravity and only hit the brakes if you get scared

I wish I could have done it more than once….

Selfie on the slow ascent to the beginning

View from our Emerald View Resort Villa near Montego Bay

The famous mirror where you can look for Annie Palmer’s ghost

Bark that seemed similar to the Madronas in Washington

Mariah coming out to disappoint at Jazz Fest 2015 in Falmouth, Jamaica

She talked a lot and went backstage when the highest notes came up in the song. Not very impressive.

Charlie Wilson was another story. Very nice and he connected with the crowd. Sure does love his name though.

Watching the Superbowl at the Trident’s screening room

Dinner before the big game. The Trident is a beautiful spot with a castle and an infinity pool just to name a few of niceties

Arriving at Goblin Hill Villas for our most relaxing stay

Our view every morning looking out over the water. Okay, not a rainbow every day but still….

The green grass felt wonderful between your toes on the Great Lawn

Some interesting grass that closed after you touched the blades

Looking through the bedroom towards the ocean

Alta Crystal Resort and Mt. Rainier 2011

Juliah and I managed to get away for a couple days this fall. We seem to always wait until the weather is not so great but even though it was cold it was still bright and sunny. We stayed at the Alta Crystal Resort in the Honeymoon cabin. It was really a nice place and what sealed the deal for us was the hot tub and pool which are open year-round. We used the hot tub both nights and it is a wonderful feeling to sit outside in a warm hot tub when it is 30 or 40 degrees outside. Back at the cabin was a nice and warm gas fireplace and a cozy bed. Our main hike was on the Naches Peak Loop which partly runs on the Pacific Crest Trail. It does have a spectacular view although we found the signs lacking and were unsure we were in the right place for a while until we came around the corner and saw the mountain. Another spot we visited was the Grove of The Patriarchs which has some very old trees. It’s a very calm and interesting place.

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To Think Some People Still Belive This

http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/10/twelve_pretty_racist_or_just_crazy_quotes_from_pat_buchanans_new_book.php?ak_proof=1&ref=fpblg

I remember the name Pat Buchanan from when I was younger. My family used to enjoy the 700 Club if I remember correctly. Now to see this guy who recalls segregation with a warm sense of “the good old days”. But then there are people who published this book and those who will buy it and stand in line to get him to sign their copy. It’s amazing that people continue to believe this, uh…. garbage to put it politely.

Interesting History of Mathmaticians

I found this series quite interesting. I’m not very confident in my own mathmatical abilities but it’s interesting to me to ponder these larger ideas.

http://youtu.be/Cw-zNRNcF90

Snoqualmie Falls and Lake Sammamish 2011

My buddy Patric has always mentioned Snoqualmie Falls as a good place to visit so Juliah and I went out there to check it out. It’s not too far away and it was a nice drive. After that we took the long way home and ended up at Lake Sammamish. We threw around the Frisbee for a while and enjoyed some snacks before finally heading home. Photos next…
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