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February 11th 2018

Published: February 15th 2018

First, Let's Get Caught Up... So, what has happened since I returned home in December? As you may recall from my Intermezzo entry, I initially traveled for three months. When I first returned home in October, I met with an executive from a local company who told me about some jobs he would need to hire for in early 2018 as part of a major company initiative. This executive has hired me before, an... Read Full Entry

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Siewch

About Me: I am a native of Singapore and a professional expat. Since leaving Singapore in 1994, my life journey has taken me first to Bangkok, then to Manchester UK, and then to the United States - starting with Los Angeles, then Honolulu, then Silver Spring, MD, and then back to Honolulu. I took some time off from work between July 2017 and March 2018 to travel and reflect (check out my Midlife Crisis Flashpacking series). I'm now back in the corporate world with a renewed attitude towards life and work. I plan to take another extended trip ... full info

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ʻĪao Valley

Kukaʻemoku as seen from the final lookout point. A few years ago we attempted to hike into the valley below and we got lost.

ʻĪao Valley

Kukaʻemoku as seen from the lower part of the valley.

ʻĪao Valley

Twin Falls

This was the second - and more accessible - waterfall at the end of the trail.

Twin Falls

Jeff in the waterfall.

Twin Falls

This was the first and less accessible waterfall. We had to scramble down a hill and over rocks to get to it.

Twin Falls

Cool graffiti under the bridge next to the parking lot.

Whale Watching

View of Haleakalā from Māʻalaea Harbor, where our boat tour set off.

Whale Watching

The tail (or fluke) of a whale as it dives. Each fluke is unique and marine biologists track whales by their flukes.

Whale Watching

Whale surfacing.

Whale Watching

About to dive.

Whale Watching

This is a pec slap, where a whale slaps is pectoral fins on the surface of the water.

Whale Watching

This whale surfaced right next to the boat. Whenever a whale comes within 100 yards of a boat, the boat must cut its engines. This is known as "mugging" because the boat is essentially held hostage until the whale swims away.

Whale Watching

Thar she blows! Spouts in the distance.

Whale Watching

The southern part of Maui. You can see the outline of a mountain in the distance; that is Mauna Loa on Hawaiʻi Island (Big Island). It was an extraordinarily clear day.

Whale Watching

View of Kīhei and Haleakalā.

Whale Watching

This is Kahoʻolawe in the distance. It is uninhabited, but not by choice. During and after World War II, and up until 1990, the island was used for bombing practice. This has damaged the ecology of the island, including cracking the caprock which led to the loss of groundwater. There is also some unexploded ordnance on the island.

Whale Watching

This is a baby whale. At birth, they're 15 feet long. Whales do not feed while they are in Hawaiʻi, and nursing mothers can lose a third of their body weight before returning to their summer feeding grounds in Alaska.

Whale Watching

Lanaʻi island.

Whale Watching

Lanaʻi island.

25th February 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Amazing!
Amazing trip and photos! Hawaii looks really beautiful, and what an amazing experience to be able to see humpback whales so close! I do hope all sorts itself out for you on the next step in your career. All the best.

1st March 2018

Siewch
Siewch

Come Visit!
The humpback whales are certainly a treat, and they are the most interesting whales to watch as they are pretty active.

3rd March 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Thank you!
Thank you! I do hope to be able to visit Hawaii at some point :0)

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