First Hawaiian International Auto Show 2015

It was purely by coincidence that the 2015 First Hawaiian International Auto Show was on the weekend we arrived in Honolulu back in March. It was an absolute blast to see so many new cars under one roof. Not to mention, it was the perfect introduction to my experience renting the Bentley Continental GTC to road trip around Oahu later that week.

Similar to the Calgary International Auto Show last year, I had to kick things off by checking out the offerings from Jaguar. As a former owner and with my Jaguar road trip in California preceding this experience, I was like a kid in a candy store. On top of that, there was something pretty thrilling about checking out the luxury cars from JN Exotics (including the Bentley) knowing that I'd be behind the wheel in just a few a days. It was a dream.

Sitting in the new Jaguar F-Type.

Palm tree pillars inside the Hawaii Convention Center.

A photo posted by Luke Fandrich (@editingluke) on Mar 19, 2015 at 1:15pm PDT

La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles

Located in Hancock Park in Los Angeles, California, the La Brea Tar Pits are a National Natural Landmark. Made popular by the preserved bones found in the tar, today the La Brea Tar Pits are a tourist attraction served by the George C. Page Museum, part of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. I briefly toured the park and shot these pictures. 

Medalta Potteries Kilns in Medicine Hat

One of my favorite locations in Medicine Hat, Alberta has always been Medalta Potteries. 

The old pottery kilns are such unique and beautiful structures, and exploring them in person makes it clear why Medalta, and the clay district at large, are National Historic Sites of Canada. As a venue for musical acts or a gallery for artifacts, the kilns at Medalta Potteries are one more reason to visit this museum and industrial heritage site in Southern Alberta.