Our Whale Experience

This picture didn't format correctly, but wanted everybody to see how close the whale was to us. On a fishing trip with Brian and Katy( Bro's lady) went fishing and out of no where this huge whale came up and played at the boat for over 15 minutes. Nothing has been documented of a whale hanging out with a boat for this long. The whale swam under and next to us and never bumped the boat. It almost took out a row of poles as it left with it's huge peck fin. If this doens't sound odd, but making eye contact with a whale is something else. Anyways, Brian caught this on a DVD camara and when he sends it to me, I will post on Youtube for you all to see.

I miss my Brown

Need I say more!

My Job...yes I have one!

Yah, yah. I know some might call me a bum, or a house wife, or even a baggage holder, but I like to think I too have a job. As you all know my goal was to come to Maui and get on a fishing boat...dream come true. My second week here I met a commercial fisherman who goes out once a week to catch ahi( tuna) mahi mahi and marlin. We fish about 30-40 miles off the coast, and avarage 800-1200 lbs a day. This tuna is about 45-50 lbs( worth about $225). While I don't get paid with cash, I get paid in fish. Man, my life is sweet. Mandy and I eat fresh tuna and mahi about 3 times a week. (Sorry Melissa, I know you love tuna). Oh ya, my other "job" I got 6 weeks left before I'm done with my masters. I can't wait.

Some great people

We have been blessed to meet a bunch of fellow travel nurses. Here is Mandy, Katie and Ashley. These two gals are from Iowa. This picture is from the Hana highway, in the rainforest. It's amazing! We also have met other great friends not in the picture. Amber from New York, Leslie and Scott( baggage holder like me) and not to forget about Dr. Sean. My surfing instructor from FL. He travels just like a nurse, but as a doctor....we try to have him pay for things because he's rich, but he's the cheapest person in all of the islands. Sorry bud..but it's true