Lake Powell

I went to Lake Powell last week and had the best time with a great group of people.  I didn't know everyone when I arrived but by the end we all became friends and had a fun and relaxing time together.  We all want to go back.  Summer is the best for such random and great trips.  

Lake Powell Part 1

Me getting some rays.

Here are a few of the people I went with.

Cliff Jumping.  I am on the far right.

Lake Powell Part 2

Me and Adam 

Me Liesel and Rachel having some fun on the death tube.

What's better than being in Lake Powell?

Family Pic

Here I am with My Dad and two brothers John and Andrew before Conference.

Utah Jazz Playoffs

The playoffs are finally here!  What an exciting time for me to watch my favorite team.  This picture was taken last year when I was at game 5 against the Golden State Warriors when the Jazz defeated them and advanced to the Western Conference finals against the Spurs.  The Jazz went on to loose in 5 games.  I was sitting with my buddy Chris Okland and just happened to be perfectly positioned behind Jerry Sloan.  Every time TNT showed Sloan on TV there I was.  I have to thank Chris again for the great seats.  Chris  flew in from Arizona the day of the game and then flew home shortly after the game ended.  Go Jazz 2008!

Hawaii 2008

Sunset on the Na'Pali coast

In front of a waterfall

This is me on an isolated beach that took some hiking to get to.

Hawaii 2008

This is a pic of an awesome rope swing into this cool swim hole.

Me and my Dad.

Me with my parents and my Aunt Carol and Uncle David.

This was taken overlooking Waimea Canyon.

A beautiful sunrise on our beach.

We went slip lining!  This is a must in Hawaii!

Cool car they took us up in the mountains to the rope line.

At the beach with my Mom.

Hawaii 2008

This year I have  come to the Island of Kauai.  I love this Island because it is the most lush of all the Islands.  

U23D

My favorite band U2 released a new concert in 3D.  To celebrate I dressed as Bono opening night .  I thought that others would be dressed up, turns out i was the only one.  

Life Back Home

At the end of December I returned home from school where I attended the University of Debrecen in Hungary.  I was gone for 4 months and loved my experience.  Now, I am back finishing my last two semesters at the University of Utah.  

Hortobagy

The Hortobagy is like North America's great plain region. It is completly flat and bare. Not very pretty but amazing in its own way. Check out the hairy pig.

Slovakia

Here are some great pics of a castle in Slovakia. It looks like something out of The Lord of the Rings. It is believed to be the largest castle in Eastern Europe.

Santa Claus came to Hungary

The craziest thing happened yesterday on December the 3rd. I was sitting in the dorm with Kyle when a Hungarian ran into our room shouting in English that Santa Claus was here! So we ran out and met Santa and his two elves. I don't know if its me or isn't that the scariest Santa you have ever seen? He gave us bags of candy and we sung "Jingle Bells."

Thanksgiving and Friends

Kyle cutting up the Turkey.

A large group of peope celebrating Thanksgiving with us. Can you find me?

Me, Victor, Norbi (Hungarian friends), and Kyle.

Some of my friends.

Salute

I think it's about time for me to leave this former Socialist Country and get back to the USA. I am starting to act more and more like a soilder everyday.

Missing Debrecen

It's hard to believe that soon my time in Debrecen and Hugary will be coming to an end. I have had a great experience learning about the history of Eastern Europe particularly that of Hungary. I have enjoyed learning about the Hungarian heroes who fought against the Ottoman Turks and other invaders. I have learning about the spirit of the Hungarians and their surrival after the German and the Russian occupations. I am very glad that I came to Hungary and this region of the world.

The picture I have posted before but I thought another look at my school would be good. When I walk inside it feels what I imagine Hogwarts in Harry Poter must feel like. It is a grand old building with staircases everywhere.

My Parents

Here is a glimpse of my Parents. They are two of the greatest and kindest people I know. I took this picture after we had climbed to the top of a large mountain in Hawaii this past March. They are my exampe of strength and hard work. Thanks Mom and Dad!

Latest Adventure (Germany)

I got in a car and 12 hours or so later I was in Freiberg Germany looking at the LDS temple. It was a long drive but worth it. I was able to pass through Slovakia and the Czech Republic on my way to Germany. I stayed in a cousy hotel across the street from the Temple and was able to attend multiple sessions during my stay. I loved Germany mainly because of the food. I ate a lot of chocolate and brats! I was able to see one other German city which was Dresden. I really enjoyed this city. It was old and had some beautiful buildings to see. On my travels home I was able to stop in Prague and visit it for the day. I loved how old it felt but was amazed at how many tourists were there even in November. I can't imagine what it is like in the summer. It was shoulder to shoulder trafic as I navigated through the old winding streets. After this trip I needed to get out of the car and take a break from traveling for awhile. Sitting on my bed with a good book sounds more exciting then any city in the world right now.

Latest Adventure (Prague)

This was taken at the main square of the new part of town. Here is where thousands of Czechs protested the Russian Regime. Just behind me there is a memorial honouring two men in 1969 who set themeselves on fire to protest the Russians.

A famous astrological clock in the old town center. Every hour a keleton comes out and rings a bell.

One of the many beautiful churches of Prague. This one reminds me of the castle in Dinsney's Sleeping Beauty.

Here I am.
I would have posted more pictures of Prague but my memory card for some reason was acting funny and deleted my pictures of Charles Bridge (a famous 14th century bridge), the prague castle and hill top views of the city. Oh well.