Eyeball: A Visionary Short Film

My dream came true! I finally wrote a script for a short film titled "Eyeball". Part fable, part satire, Eyeball is a whimsical look at how we are allowing digital noise to separate us from our humanity.

Our fund raising for Eyeball Short Film has started. Please click this link 

(http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/562279657/eyeball-a-visionary-short-film) to see our video teaser and get more information about our very offbeat project. If you like what you see (or even if you don’t) please donate and become an official “Eyeballer”.

All updates about this film project are available on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/EyeballShortFilm

Maui: At the Wall of Tears

I will never forget my first trip to Hawaii islands. It was a fulfillment of one of my childhood dreams. My acquaintance with the Hawaii islands began with the magical island of Maui where I spent unforgettable 7 days. Growing up, each time I heard the word 'Hawaii,' soft golden beaches, blue skies, warm ocean, tropical velvet breezes would come to  mind... And it's all true! But! Hawaii is much more than a tropical sensuality caressing the five senses. 

The Painted Church, The Big Island, Hawaii

St. Benedict's Painted Church is an absolutely beautiful, lovely church overlooking historic Kealakekua Bay. It was interesting to stop by and see the art of one man who was so passionate to paint the almost the entire interior of the church. Surrounded by beautiful colorful gardens and old cemetery, the place is very peaceful and wasn't crowded so I could take some great shots. The road that we took to the church was beautiful and had some killer views. 

Yana Del Lobo About Her Journey With One-way Ticket To Nepal

I know Yana from very long time ago when we both worked for the same company in Riga, Latvia. I can’t say we were the best of friends, but we definitely shared a passion for travelling and a love of Spain. Yana moved to Spain 6 years ago and learned Spanish and photography! Now she has gone to Nepal on a one-way ticket, alone. Reading her blog about her adventure in Nepal, I see an absolutely different person. I am reading her blog with such enthusiasm because I love the way her soul and mind are traveling through so much change on what seems to be a search for the meaning of life. So finally I decided to ask her some questions.

Cool Restaurants In Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver, very much like San Francisco, offers a lot of great restaurants with enough amazing food and different atmospheres to please any taste. It was a challenge for us just to choose where to have lunch or dinner. Everything sounded so delicious and yummy basically everywhere. So please let me share with you few places you definitely can't ignore when you are visiting Vancouver. I also want to point out that Robert and I are very picky about the food we eat and we are indeed spoiled in this regard. 

Gastown: Where Trendy Works. Vancouver, Canada

I just loved our morning and night walks in Gastown. It's such a beautiful little area in Vancouver that still retains its historic charm and independent spirit. I couldn't quite decide if Gastown is more about urban upscale or simple Canadian warmth as we experienced plenty of both. Anyway, the restaurants there offered us amazing food experiences with charming attitude and jazz. The center piece of the district amongst all these restaurants and quirky shops is The Steam Clock. The clock works are literally powered by steam and it's quite fascinating when it whistles the time! It adds to an already very romantic atmosphere at night along with the narrow streets and period lighting. We were really pleased to have booked a hotel so close to this part of the city. 

Sea to Sky Route, Vancouver, Canada

On a rainy morning we took the legendary Sea to Sky route from Vancouver to Whistler. It was a drive with incredible sights at just about every turn. After our stop at Shannon Falls (please read here), our road became even more breathtaking and exciting! I only can imagine how gorgeous it might be on a sunny day when fog and clouds don't cover the snowy tops of the mountains. This drive was an excellent tease for us as we now really want to go back to Canada and see more nature and a country side that looks so virginal and wild.  

Shannon Falls On A Rainy Day Near Vancouver, Canada

It was a rainy day in Vancouver, but we decided to hit the road  anyway and see a little bit of Canada outside of the city. The Sea-to-Sky Highway we took was a beautiful drive with spectacular views of ocean and mountains on one side and cliff wall covered with forest on the other. The heavy clouds and fog on top of the mountains gave a more dramatic feel to the whole picture in front of our eyes. We actually didn't have any plans and we absolutely didn't know what to expect from the road we chose. So when we noticed a sign for Shannon Falls, it was a complete surprise for us. We'd never heard of the place, but we didn't want to pass it by without a quick glance, especially when I enjoy watching water cascades over the cliff, crashing down into the rocks so much.

Granville Island: Food Heaven in Vancouver, Canada

On our trip to Vancouver we decided  to dedicate one day to Granville Island in order to become familiar with local products, delicacies, and of course, take a look at all sorts of trinkets and souvenirs. It was a very long day because we took a walk through different neighborhoods of the city on our way to Granville Island. Some of these neighborhoods, most with very tall glass apartment buildings, look much more modern. These areas are in significant contrast to the more historic downtown and the sheer size of the towers made it immediately clear to us how Vancouver fits in 2 million people. 

Sunset and The Grouse Mountain, Vancouver, Canada

In truth, Robert and I are not enthusiastic fans of winter sports (skiing or snowboarding), but we still decided to climb to the top of the Grouse Mountain to enjoy a sunset and to have a romantic dinner in one of the restaurants located right on the top. We again refused to take a taxi considering the public transportation would be a more fun choice. Leaving a few minutes late, we were almost running all the way to the water bus terminal. We had a plan to reach top of the mountain right before sunset and we were already a little bit behind schedule.