I just got home from a fantastic quick trip to Seoul, Korea. Seoul has long been on my "bucket list" of places to visit in the world, but I admit I didn't have many preconceptions going into the trip. Here are the neatest things I experienced in the Korean capital. (Sorry, I have been busy traveling,…
The Magical Cheonggyecheon Riverwalk in Seoul
Walking back home after a lovely dinner with Juan of Global Kids and our new friend in Korea, Gabe, we stumbled upon this magical walk along the Cheonggyecheon creek in Seoul. Surrounded by the hustle and traffic of downtown Seoul, the stream is a peaceful respite from the urban hustle. By day Cheonggyecheon is very…
Seoul, I am in you!
From my hotel room window, in the Myeong-dong neighborhood, Seoul, Korea. In other news, I have no idea how to operate a Korean toilet.
My cat Mole is not a fan of car rides
Here's my cat Mole Negro on our recent car trip to my mom's house. I'm going to Korea for a week, and mom is sweet enough to look after him. Mole pretty much looks like this the entire car ride. "WTF" in cat form. Sorry, man, sometimes we have to drive places. Fortunately, he recovers…
Watch Out for These Pretty Hitchhikers at the Cal Academy of Sciences
One of the coolest things about the rainforest exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences are the hundreds of butterflies flitting around you as you stroll around the different layers of this simulated forest. Great photo opportunities everywhere, and really magical for both children and adults. That said, some of the butterflies are more "interactive"…
Bad Ass Salsa at Cal Academy Last Night by Salsamania! (video)
Here's some ridiculous salsa being performed at the California Academy of Sciences' "Nightlife" program last night. No idea who these cats are, but damn, just damn. Check out two more videos of another group choreo and 2 ladies doing a salsa routine together. Great stuff. UPDATE 5/7: Apparently the performers are the pro-am team…
Two Youth Digital Science Programs at the Cal Academy This Summer!
If you know of a middle school or high school age young person who might be interested in engaging with science using technology, the California Academy of Sciences announces two summer intensives taking place in June and July! The Pearson Young Scientists Program is a two-week summer intensive from June 19-29 for 5th to 8th…
Awesome Trailer for New Earthquake Planetarium Show at Cal Academy (video)
Check out this awesome trailer for the new planetarium show at the California Academy of Sciences called "Earthquake: Evidence of a Restless Planet." Combining real world footage, 3D digital animation, and scientific data from institutions like the NOAA, "Earthquake" is much more than a movie. And because it will be shown on the largest all-digital…
Chewie Meets Robodog (video)
Here's a quick stop motion animated film I created in about 10 minutes using the free "Lego Superhero Moviemaker" app on the iPhone. Of course Lego would like you to use Lego-branded products to make animations. But there's no stopping you from using anything you have lying around your desk. Say, a Chewbacca action figure…
Freeplay Dance Crew at Dance-a-Rama Dance Fest in Berkeley (video)
Here's some nice video of the Freeplay Dance Crew doing our thing at the "Dance-A-Rama" dance festival in Berkeley earlier today. It was a pleasure getting to perform with a diverse range of dancers in a beautiful studio space. I love how the natural light in the room changes as we do our piece…