Snow in Hawaii

I went running this evening. I looked up, and the clouds moved apart unveiling the summit of Mt. Manakea, dusted in snow. How cool is that! If you click on the picture and enlarge it, you can see the astronomical observatories, which are just to the left of the big fluffy cloud.

Sofia, Bulgaria Today

Wonder what it's like in the capital of Bulgaria today? I've been working with Velin, a graphic designer there, and he sent me this view from his balcony.

Bulgaria is north of Turkey and Greece and borders the Black Sea. It has a population of about 7.5 million, a life expectancy of 72 year, a literacy rate of 98.6%, and an average income of $2,740 per year.

One of Velin's dreams is to spend a New Year's Eve on a tropical island.