Originally Posted by Kandierain15 (Post 832027)

Oh and wow! You've been to California! How was it?

Originally Posted by MuRaSaKiiNkI (Post 832011)

I completely agree, in fact, I changed the rules to facilitate this kind of discussion, well said dogsbody!

I would have to say my favorite place is Hawai'i, hands down. It's so peaceful there, you'd think people didn't get angry or anything. They do, but it's so reserved and the tension kind of evaporates when you realize that you're surrounded by tropical paradise, golden sandy beaches, and rolling waves as far as the eye can see. I'm disappointed I don't have any pictures to show you guys, but it was awesome.

My family used to have big parties. We would roast a pig in the ground on hot rocks, tea leaves, with more tea leaves on top, plastic wrap, and dirt. They'd basically bury the pig in a big earth oven, and take it out at night to cut up and serve with spinach, lumpia, and pineapple cake. My uncle had a farm (and still has), so I would help pick bananas, papaya, and cut myself on pineapple leaves. It rained a lot too, so I always have a fondness for rain now, even in cold Michigan! :P And there was also a lot of thunder and lightning, which I don't like very much >_<

Originally Posted by dogsbody70 (Post 832184)

How fantastic -- by the way is there a shorter nickname we can call you please?

I love the descriptions you have given. Those parties sound like "SOMETHING ELSE". what great experiences and Hawaii sure seems Heaven on earth.

thanks a lot. PS: Have you ever read any of James A Michener's books. His descriptions of countries and how they evolved was fantastic. The SOURCE and Centennial among many others-- I am pretty sure he wrote also about Hawaii?

Originally Posted by MuRaSaKiiNkI (Post 832478)

Ah, no I haven't read Michener's books, but I can certainly check it out, I'm an avid reader, so sounds like a good project! Oh, my title, translated, is "Number One Mura-chan," so feel free to call me Mura. It means village, and it's in my user name and my actual name Nakamura, lol :P

Originally Posted by dogsbody70 (Post 832492)

thanks Mura-- that makes it so much easier. Yes do read Michener if you can find his books. He was a great american writer and wrote about many countries. The beginnings can be slow going but well worth while. He did a terrific amount of research and there is so much history.

Here in UK Centennial was an ongoing series for a very long time. THE SOURCE was the first I read-- it is very long but so worthwhile-- the kind of book that makes others seem really feeble.

Originally Posted by Dayanx (Post 832510)

I've been to Cancun, Mexico- before the gulf cartel went nuts and the army had to spoil the fun in the sun. Also visited Roataan island, Honduras. It was fun but I picked up a case on Dengue Fever. Saw some killer Mayan ruins though.

I'd LOVE to go do a tour of asia some day- Korea and Japan especially. alas I'm now almost perpetually broke.

Originally Posted by JamboP26 (Post 832502)

I've just thought. I'd love to travel around Germany. And visit California

Originally Posted by MuRaSaKiiNkI (Post 832668)

:P Cali is, like, 80% desert, tho! >_< and smoggy, not to back my own folks' place, but it's not a fun place to be, especially in the majorly congested places