Bartus' Travels

Hawaii

2009-05-11T02:09:00.001-07:00

Breaking News: Bartek skydives over the North Shore in Hawaii

Hawaii

2009-02-11T23:09:00.000-08:00

Hawaii

2009-02-11T23:07:00.000-08:00

Hawaii

2009-02-11T23:04:00.000-08:00

Hawaii

2009-02-11T23:02:00.000-08:00

Hawaii

2009-02-04T15:50:00.000-08:00

Hawaii

2009-02-04T15:46:00.000-08:00

Hawaii

2009-02-04T15:41:00.000-08:00

Hawaii

2009-02-04T15:39:00.000-08:00

Hawaii

2009-02-02T18:43:00.000-08:00

Kiss Kiss :P

Hawaii

2009-02-02T18:35:00.000-08:00

Swim with Dolphins !!!
Hanna, Steve and me.
What a experience

Hawaii

2009-02-01T17:18:00.000-08:00

Olivia-Dawn (30 years old)
When on Oahu go to North Shore to watch big waves and Sea Turtles (Honu) at Laniakea Beach

Hawaii

2009-02-01T17:15:00.000-08:00

Oahu, North Shore

Hawaii

2009-02-01T17:01:00.000-08:00

This beautiful Buddhist temple is a replica of the 900-year-old Byodo-In located in Uji, Japan. It is located in one of the most peaceful locations in O'ahu - the Valley of the Temples. The valley is situated against a back-drop of tall cliffs and is landscaped with traditional lush Japanese gardens and koi ponds. Inside the Byodo-In Temple is a nine-foot Lotus Buddha. Outside is a three-ton, brass Peace Bell. The temple was built without the use of any nails.
overall Must see !!!

Hawaii

2009-02-01T16:24:00.000-08:00

Prawn Farm - Oahu, North Shore
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Hawaii

2009-01-25T18:14:00.000-08:00

Take a close look - pretty sweaty :P
90% humidity, 2 hours hike, 7 blisters
but the view of Honolulu - Priceless !!!

Hawaii

2009-01-17T12:16:00.000-08:00

Everything is good for bodyboarding.
That boy uses McDonald's Tray !!!
Seen on Oahu :P

Hawaii

2009-01-17T12:11:00.000-08:00

Waikiki Beach view at Diamond Head

Hawaii

2009-01-17T12:07:00.000-08:00

Waikiki Beach

Hawaii

2009-01-13T11:53:00.000-08:00

Waikiki, Oahu, HI

Hawaii

2009-01-13T11:51:00.000-08:00

Hawaii

2009-01-12T16:55:00.000-08:00

Paddleboarding in Waikiki

Hawaii

2009-01-12T16:01:00.000-08:00

Hawaii

2009-01-11T17:20:00.000-08:00

Hawaii

2009-01-09T12:06:00.000-08:00

Hawaii

2009-01-07T12:04:00.000-08:00

Hawaii

2009-01-06T12:16:00.000-08:00

Waikiki, Honolulu

Hawaii

2009-01-05T17:29:00.000-08:00

Hanna (born and raised in Honolulu) took Rajay and me for the famous Hawaiian Shaved Ice.
Mnaim Mnaim :)
I highly recommend !!!

Waiola Shave Ice
2135 Waiola St, Honolulu, HI

Hawaii

2009-01-04T19:22:00.000-08:00

Hanauama Bay, Oahu

Hawaii

2009-01-03T21:57:00.000-08:00

Garlic Shrimp

Hawaii

2009-01-03T19:33:00.000-08:00

Hawaii

2009-01-03T12:33:00.000-08:00

View at Waimea Valley

San Diego

2008-12-31T12:21:00.000-08:00

Steve baked that beautiful bread by himself to celebrate New Year's Eve and our last day together. It was Delicious !!!
We bike toured for 5 weeks. During our adventure we became close friends. Sometimes was scary how well we knew each other.
Touring opened my mind and changed me forever.
Steve I'm glad we met you are good friend and
great companion !!!
I wish you good luck in upcoming cycling season

San Diego

2008-12-27T21:43:00.000-08:00

San Diego

2008-12-26T10:04:00.000-08:00

San Diego Skyline

San Diego

2008-12-25T13:18:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas !!!

San Diego

2008-12-25T13:15:00.000-08:00

Bike Touring - San Diego

2008-12-22T13:08:00.000-08:00

WE MADE IT !!!
Over 1700 miles on a bicycle !!
GREETINGS FROM SAN DIEGO

Bike Touring

2008-12-20T21:13:00.000-08:00

Venice Beach, CA

Bike Touring

2008-12-19T20:20:00.000-08:00

Malibu Sunset

Bike Touring

2008-12-18T20:40:00.000-08:00

Bike Touring

2008-12-18T18:46:00.000-08:00

Bike Touring - Solvang, CA

2008-12-17T18:14:00.000-08:00

The Lovely lady (Julie), is celebrating her birthday with us at Firestone Brewery. We would tell you how old she is, but you would never believe us anyway. We sang happy b-day and embarrassed Julie as best as possible and had a really great time.

(Left to Right)- Stevie- Johns cousin and wine dealer/hauler. Freddie- the local fix-it guy, Joe- physical therapist, John- teacher, Julie- teacher, Steve- hopeful pro-road bike racer, and Bartek- world traveler and hopefully construction engineer in the future. Quite a dynamic :)

Bike Touring - Solvang, CA

2008-12-17T17:49:00.000-08:00

Nojoqui Falls

Bike Touring - Solvang, CA

2008-12-17T16:19:00.000-08:00

From left to right: Joe, Steve, Bartek, John, and Julie.
John invited us over for some good local Mexican food, appetizers, and fine beverages. The Padfield's also invited us to stay for the next 2 nights, in which we had our own room, extra hot showers, and laundry. The night was a blast and the stories shared will always be memorable (watch out for the squirrel killer).
Thanks a lot guys, we really enjoyed our stay and would not trade this experience for anything. John and everyone included went out of their way to help us in enjoying our stay.
Hope to see ya soon, Christmas!!!

Bike Touring

2008-12-17T10:01:00.000-08:00

Bike Touring - Solvang, CA

2008-12-16T17:43:00.000-08:00

Mary and Joaquin drove up from San Diego in order to meet us for some wine tasting and local cuisine in the Santa Ynez Valley. It was really nice to have such good friends to share and enjoy what the valley truly has to offer.

Bike Touring - Solvang, CA

2008-12-16T17:28:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the Levin's, we had a comfortable bed, a warm shower accompanied with spa-like robes, a great breakfast, and some enjoyable conversations. We will never forget you guys. Enjoy Switzerland and we hope the ski season goes well for you.
Thanks!

Bike Touring - Solvang, CA

2008-12-15T16:35:00.000-08:00

Solvang - Danish Capital of the U.S. and quite possibly the west coast Capital of Hospitality- (Great People)

Bike Touring - Solvang, CA

2008-12-15T16:18:00.000-08:00

The 6th grade math class grew to include a couple more classes; so we moved to the computer lab and gave a semi-slide show presentation of our recent adventures. Mr. Padfield's class was most attentive and their questions and interest was greatly appreciated. It was extremely enjoyable to get such inquisitive questions, many of which we have not been asked before.
Thanks for the Time and the Hospitality and a special thank-you goes out to,

and all the teachers who allowed us to share our experiences.
Also: Happy Belated 60th Birthday John!

Bike Touring - Solvang, CA

2008-12-15T16:11:00.001-08:00

We were privileged enough to meet John Padfield, a Math teacher at Solvang School, and he invited us to meet his 6th grade class and share our previous month of traveling down the west-coast of the U.S.

Bike Touring

2008-12-14T12:51:00.000-08:00

Grey Heron at Lake Catchuma, Ca

Bike Touring

2008-12-12T17:17:00.000-08:00

Sandy & Gill

Bike Touring - Arroyo Grande, Ca

2008-12-12T17:08:00.000-08:00

Thank You Sandy & Gill For The Best Possible Hospitality

Bike Touring

2008-12-10T17:30:00.000-08:00

Nadine and Martin from Germany - Five and a Half Year Touring!!!! Started in Europe then Biked across Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Just rode from South America and now heading north.
Keep on going guys !!

Bike Touring

2008-12-09T17:25:00.000-08:00

Bike Touring

2008-12-09T16:49:00.000-08:00

Zebras in California :-)

Bike Touring

2008-12-09T16:35:00.000-08:00

Sea Elephant

Bike Touring

2008-12-09T16:31:00.000-08:00

Bike Touring - Big Sur

2008-12-09T16:25:00.000-08:00

Bike Touring - Big Sur

2008-12-09T16:20:00.000-08:00

Bike Touring - Big Sur

2008-12-08T16:17:00.000-08:00

Bike Touring - Big Sur

2008-12-08T16:07:00.000-08:00

Michele & Vincent (both from Switzerland) Six Months On The Road - They started in Alaska!!! Going to finish in Patagonia (South America) Who Knows When :P
If you speak french more

Bike Touring - Big Sur

2008-12-08T16:03:00.000-08:00

Bike Touring - Big Sur

2008-12-08T16:01:00.000-08:00

Bike Touring

2008-12-05T17:12:00.000-08:00

North of Half Moon Bay

Bike Touring - San Francisco, Ca

2008-12-04T00:34:00.000-08:00

Bike Touring - San Francisco, Ca

2008-12-04T00:03:00.000-08:00

Bike Touring - San Francisco, Ca

2008-12-04T00:01:00.000-08:00

Golden Gate Bridge

Bike Touring - San Francisco, Ca

2008-12-03T23:35:00.000-08:00

Bike Touring - San Francisco, Ca

2008-12-03T21:26:00.001-08:00

Lombard St. (The crookedest street in San Francisco)- Tourist trap but worth seeing.

Bike Touring - San Francisco, Ca

2008-12-03T20:58:00.000-08:00

Always wanted to try White truffles, but at $312.50 per ounce, I will hold out until the market comes down a little more.

Bike Touring - San Francisco, Ca

2008-12-03T00:28:00.000-08:00

Bike Touring - San Francisco, Ca

2008-12-02T22:54:00.000-08:00

'If you are going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair'
Scott MacKenzie - San Francisco

Bike Touring - San Francisco, Ca

2008-12-02T22:40:00.000-08:00

Bartek, pondering the infinite possibilities that life has to offer.

Bike Touring

2008-12-02T21:09:00.000-08:00

Getting a little stretch in before crossing the Gate

Bike Touring

2008-12-02T20:54:00.000-08:00

Can not leave this guy alone for a minute. Always hitting on the local girls.

Bike Touring

2008-12-02T18:55:00.000-08:00

San Francisco Bay from Sausalito

Bike Touring

2008-12-01T23:04:00.000-08:00

There are sure a lot of Montanians on the road this time of year. Father and son, (Rich and Tim) headed west from Missoula, Mt. up over the steep pacific-northwest range, known as the Cascades, then toured south through Washington, OR, and Northern Cal. Destination- as far as time and money will get them. Simply put- just two genuinely good souls.

Bike Touring

2008-12-01T13:14:00.000-08:00

Bike Touring

2008-12-01T13:07:00.000-08:00

Make sure to take notice of the deer in the lower-left hand corner of the photo. We were unaware of their presence, but they were well on to us.

Bike Touring

2008-11-30T23:13:00.000-08:00

Bike Touring

2008-11-29T22:50:00.000-08:00

Bike Touring

2008-11-29T22:46:00.000-08:00

Simply the steepest grade on the entire pacific coast route. What you can not see is good, for you would not be able to believe that a bike could travel up this road (especially equipped with a 70 lb trailer) The little town of Elk, CA is wonderful, so just stay there and do not proceed any further south, for this hill awaits and your mortality is left in the balance.

Bike Touring - Fort Bragg, Ca

2008-11-28T19:37:00.000-08:00

Ahhhh..... The Cali coast at dusk. What a great feeling to go from the dense forest to the open ocean. Alive!!!

Bike Touring - Fort Bragg, Ca

2008-11-28T19:29:00.000-08:00

Damn it Bartek, You could photo-shop any background behind this guy because he looks the same in every picture. To tell you the truth, Bartek is in Portland getting drunk right now, and we are just taking pictures and photo-shopping him in.

Bike Touring - Fort Bragg, Ca

2008-11-28T19:24:00.000-08:00

Unsuspecting, Steve cracks a rare smile without being prodded to do so.

Bike Touring - Fort Bragg, Ca

2008-11-28T19:21:00.000-08:00

Striking similarities between the beer drinker and the beer maker???

Bike Touring

2008-11-25T15:47:00.000-08:00

Camping in Redwoods

Redwoods National Park, Ca

2008-11-25T14:26:00.000-08:00

Take a closer look. Can you see a bicycle??
Those trees are just HUGE!!!!

2008-11-24T17:27:00.000-08:00

In Arcata, Ca, thanks to these lovely ladies, we enjoyed a good dinner, prepared by Steve, and a extra room to get some sleep and a shower. Thanks girls.

Patricks Point State Park, Ca

2008-11-24T14:59:00.000-08:00

Resting Sea Lions

Redwoods National Park, Ca

2008-11-24T14:48:00.000-08:00

Elk (wapiti)

Redwoods National Park, Ca

2008-11-23T14:54:00.000-08:00

Giants

Redwoods National Park, Ca

2008-11-23T14:43:00.000-08:00

Little Mike :)

Redwoods National Park, Ca

2008-11-23T14:39:00.000-08:00

Steve and Mike

Bike Touring

2008-11-22T15:05:00.000-08:00

South of Crescent City

Bike Touring

2008-11-21T21:39:00.000-08:00

Now we are in California!!!

Bike Touring - Gold Beach

2008-11-21T21:24:00.000-08:00

After 6 hard days on the road, we decided to finally shell-up and get a hotel in order to do some much needed laundry and detox our bodies of this utter stench. We met Mike, a cigarette smoking, beer drinking, phenomenon, who rides his brand-new 75$ treck purchased days before his ride. He set out to ride to San Francisco, not actually expecting to make it by January, but soon realized that he could go to LA and back in the same time. He is the quintessential example of, "It is not about the bike". He kicks ass and is nice to have around.

Bike Touring - Crescent City

2008-11-21T19:30:00.000-08:00

First Sunset in California