Moucha Island Trip

I finally took my first day trip since I have been back in Djibouti. I went out to Moucha Island the other day. It was hot but I loved being out in the sunshine surrounded by beautiful Turquoise water with the sun glistening off the surface and bellow is full of sea life. It was a good trip. I will be posting pictures on flickr probably later this week. Now I am back to my boring job. The good thing is it gives me time to do things like this. Everything is good and I am maybe moving back to the day shift that should be a little more eventful than nights.


Cheers,

Robert

Road back to Djibouti

I am in Dubai right now on my way back to Djibouti. I have had a fun time in the states. First in Ft. Lauderdale, then on to Northern California to visit my aunt, uncle and cousins and enjoy good food and the great California sun. Then up to Portland for a week were I got to see more friends and relatives go to concerts and enjoy more good food and great photo sessions. I then was in Dallas for a few days, got to see the Mavericks play the Laker's and enjoy Greenville Ave on St Patties day. I also got a chance to go up to Kingston where my dad lives and experience the Puget sound from the other side of Seattle. It was overall a very awesome trip that seemed to keep me busy and it went by fast. I look forward to going back to work and seeing everyone in Djibouti.

My time In Northern California

I've got to say I love the San Jose area. Strategically located for a great climate and the people are forward thinkers. That is a great combination. I loved Santa Cruz, San Jose and the little I saw in San Fransisco makes this a spot I wouldn't mind moving to. I love places where your recycling can is bigger than your garbage can. I love it when you can get good sushi and great Mexican food. I think that food is a very important part to enjoying life. I loved the farmers market too. Live performers, organic fruits and vegetables, awesome Indian food, and other ethnic foods. I loved the nature in the urban environment. There are opportunities around each corner as well. An overall great trip. I look forward to moving on to Portland and seeing so many friends and family up there. Take it easy everyone and I will see you all soon.

RS

back to the states

I am finally getting out of Africa for a while. I will be all over the place, enjoying great company. I am going to be gone for a while, the only thing I will miss is the warm weather. I will definitely enjoy the conveniences of the states and take advantage of them. I am going to miss some friends in Africa too. But I will be back. Later for now. Let the adventure begin.

Cheers,

Robert

West Coast trip

I have made all my travel arrangements for coming back to the states in March. I will be spending time in San Jose area, Portland, and Seattle. I can't wait it has been a while since I have been back in Portland and it will be during my Birthday and St. Patty's day. I recently go in contact with my good friend from High school and that will be good to catch up and do something fun. I look forward to my few days in Cali too. There is always something to do. I have been enjoying the last few weeks here in Djibouti as well. I have taken some good pictures, enjoyed good company, and good food. That is going to be the same scenario for my trip to come. I am sharing one one of the pictures, from a boat trip on this blog entry but go to my flickr account to see my full collection of pictures. I hope all is well for everyone and I hope to see you soon.

RS

New adventures

I am getting ready to come back to the states, for a little vacation. I will be traveling to Ft. Lauderdale for a Concert. It is a three day music festival. It should be exciting. After the music festival I will be making my way up the west coast to visit relatives and friends. Since my last entry I have also enjoyed some leisure time here in Djibouti. I got pool side a couple days and went to Lake Assal that is 500 feet below sea level and is the lowest point in Africa. Lake Assal is saltier than the dead sea. It was cool and I got a lot of great photo's that are up on flickr and on my web site. robertsimila.com . I also went on a trip to the cheetah refuge, it was a great day and I got some more great photo's they are posted as well. I have been learning more about editing and maintaining my camera. I am glad to be learning something new everyday and I am looking forward to this trip to the states. Enjoy this picture from my trip to Lake Assal.

Cheers,

Robert

January 9, 2008

I have been contemplating my next move. I have been here in Djibouti and traveling around for the last 8 months. I am thinking of staying on for another year. My brother, Richard, and I have been working out a plan to buy land in the Willamette Valley in Oregon. A great place to grow grapes and make pinot noir. This has been a dream of my brothers for some time and I am finally getting on board with it. I want to own land and I want to be closer to my family. I think staying over seas for another year I can do more traveling and I can gain more experiences. I know that this is a big change but I know that it won't weight me down enough to stop me from doing what I love to do. I want to concentrate more on photography and I like traveling so I know that will be in my future. I want to get a chance to help people more. I hope the new year is treating everyone good. To Mia I love you and I hope to see you soon in Jacksonville. We will have some beach adventures and have fun. Love to all.

Cheers,

Robert Simila