Wisetrips Travel Blog

On a spur-of-the-moment decision, I purchased two tickets to see Wicked at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. Inna was always interested in seeing Wicked, though I was more ambivalent. Summary : With exceptional costumes, unique sets, and spectacular special effects, Wicked was entertaining despite the weak musical score and easily forgettable lyrics. The plot is quite simple:  Elphaba - the Wick…

With a heavy wind forecast for Sherman Island by iWindsurf.com , I was eager to experience the strong summer winds (primarily absent this summer season). iWindsurf.com predicted 20-25 knots of westerly wind throughout the day. It was already quite windy when I arrived, but only kiteboarders were blasting in the water. I rigged my Fanatic 105 FreeWave Stubby and my Ezzy Elite 4.5 sail (after talking to a few windsurfers who …

I arrived at  Sherman Island  at around 14:05, with light traffic. At first, I parked by the power lines, but then I re-parked in Sherman Island County Park to make it easier to access the playpen area with the foil. Initially, I rigged my Ezzy Elite 5.7m sail, intending to use it with my Exocet RF81 foil with the Slingshot Infinity 76 wing. At around 15:45, I launched my Exocet RF81 and blasted about a…

Winning multiple Tony Awards, Hamilton has been one of the most talked-about musicals of the early 21st century. I had wanted to see it, but I could not usually afford the exorbitant prices charged on Broadway in New York City. However, I decided to see it for myself when reasonable tickets became available in San Francisco's Orpheum Theater . Characters Alexander Hamilton: Vincent Jamal Hooper …

We have been away from Hawaii, especially Oahu, for so very long. The last time we visited Oahu was during the week of July 4, 2010. While in Oahu, we always stayed in the Waikiki area ( Hilton Hawaiian Village ). This time, Inna found excellent airfares on Alaska Airlines, but we stayed at the Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's North Shore. We also rented an Alamo Car Rental (a midsize SUV) to help us transport su…