var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-7037585-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} Photos and sarcasm from far off places.Tumblr (3.0; @krismcd)http://smile.krismcd.com/<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/36911585" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Finally got around to putting this together.  I’d like to thank my little sister Kalyn for freaking out so hard.  </p>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/17718372697http://smile.krismcd.com/post/17718372697Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:21:10 +1100Ohio<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyryz8SKNx1qztry9o1_500.jpg"/><br/> SHIIIIIIIIIIIIT!!<br/><br/> <img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyryz8SKNx1qztry9o2_500.jpg"/><br/> Snow sculpting is pretty bad assed. <br/><br/> <img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyryz8SKNx1qztry9o3_500.jpg"/><br/> No funny hat = no party<br/><br/> <img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyryz8SKNx1qztry9o4_500.jpg"/><br/> Panorama from atop of the sledding hill.<br/><br/> <div> <p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breckenridge,_Colorado">Breckenridge, Colorado</a></strong>.  It’s freaking gorgeous.  Was up there to celebrate Meg’s 30th; spent our time sledding, drinking, and checking out the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/31/breckenridge-snow-sculptu_n_1243915.html">2012 International Snow Sculpting Championship.</a>  </p> <br/><p>Big thanks to <a href="http://www.ryanolsenphotographer.com/">Ryan Olsen</a> for the awesome sledding photos.  </p> </div>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/16924386707http://smile.krismcd.com/post/16924386707Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:54:00 +1100Colorado<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyfrndWShK1qztry9o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyfrndWShK1qztry9o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyfrndWShK1qztry9o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>I gave skiing a try today at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper_Mountain_(Colorado)">Copper Mountain</a>.</strong>  I’m happy to report I didn’t break anything - not even the PBR can in my cargo pocket.  Big thanks to Mr. Dwiggins for hooking me up with a lift pass and the sweet gear.   </p>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/16557764996http://smile.krismcd.com/post/16557764996Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:45:09 +1100Colorado<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lybe8gv2Wm1qztry9o1_500.jpg"/><br/> Chillin'. <br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lybe8gv2Wm1qztry9o2_500.jpg"/><br/> ARGGGGGGH<br/><br/> <img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lybe8gv2Wm1qztry9o3_500.jpg"/><br/> Booze Cruisin'<br/><br/> <img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lybe8gv2Wm1qztry9o4_500.jpg"/><br/> Pananabanorama<br/><br/> <p><strong>Grand Cayman</strong>.  <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Mile_Beach,_Grand_Cayman">7-mile Beach</a> = best beach on Earth. </p>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/16414537365http://smile.krismcd.com/post/16414537365Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:04:59 +1100Grand Cayman<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxnkf9NDGw1qztry9o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxnkf9NDGw1qztry9o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxnkf9NDGw1qztry9o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxnkf9NDGw1qztry9o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabo_San_Lucas">Cabo San Lucas</a> is gorgeous.  </strong>Spent a fantastic four days there with the lovely Meg Purkis, which included two amazing dives (underwater sand falls + sea lions ftw) and a super boozy sunset cruise.  I was a big fan of both.  </p> <p>Next stop - Grand Cayman.  </p>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/15684910506http://smile.krismcd.com/post/15684910506Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:16:00 +1100Mexico<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/34182849" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Everyone loves surprises.</strong>  So surprise - I’m home, bitches (for now).  I still have Vietnam photos to upload along with a few other things, but for now Merry Christmas from the Heartland, friends!  </p>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/14765103733http://smile.krismcd.com/post/14765103733Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:39:00 +1100Ohio<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx6hefZZEQ1qztry9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanoi">Hanoi</a></strong>.  Was only there for a day, but it seemed like a place I could’ve spent a lot more time in.  </p>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/15185108650http://smile.krismcd.com/post/15185108650Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:51:00 +1100Vietnam<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx6fedk6y41qztry9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ho_Chi_Minh_City">Saigon / Ho Chi Minh City</a></strong>, from a rooftop bar.  Fantastic place. </p>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/15183752059http://smile.krismcd.com/post/15183752059Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:08:00 +1100Vietnam<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw6w014NkB1qztry9o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw6w014NkB1qztry9o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw6w014NkB1qztry9o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choeung_Ek">Choeung Ek Genocidal Memori</a><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choeung_Ek">al</a></strong>, aka the Killing Field.  There’s still bone fragments all over the ground.  Horribly, horribly sad and depressing.  </p>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/14210398913http://smile.krismcd.com/post/14210398913Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:33:00 +1100Cambodia<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw1dpxf5HT1qztry9o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw1dpxf5HT1qztry9o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw1dpxf5HT1qztry9o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw1dpxf5HT1qztry9o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw1dpxf5HT1qztry9o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw1dpxf5HT1qztry9o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Stopped by a crocodile farm in Siem Reap, where I got to see the top of the food chain in action.  </p>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/14060449914http://smile.krismcd.com/post/14060449914Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:10:00 +1100Cambodia<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvzk1vI9rW1qztry9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Another one from Angkor.  So awesome. </p>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/14010224379http://smile.krismcd.com/post/14010224379Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:32:00 +1100Cambodia<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvxlwrahaQ1qztry9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Sunrise over <a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/668">Angkor Wat</a>.  </strong>Spent a seriously amazing day humming the Indiana Jones theme and exploring the ancient ruins.  So awesome.  </p>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/13963329720http://smile.krismcd.com/post/13963329720Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:17:15 +1100Cambodia<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvxlkeN4Hx1qztry9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Muay Thai!  </strong>Super fun and beers were a dollar.  Trying to gamble with the locals was one of the highlights of my trip.  </p>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/13963235132http://smile.krismcd.com/post/13963235132Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:09:00 +1100Thailand<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvnxh6zK1D1qztry9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>DISASTER.  </strong>This is one of the last pics I took before my waterproof camera ceased functioning, apparently due to water exposure.  I know, right?  Thanks alot, Olympus. <br/><br/>Meanwhile, I’m back in Bangkok with a few errands to run, one of which is hopefully buying a new camera.  I’m off to Cambodia (specifically Siem Reap) in a few days, then it’s on to Vietnam.  More importantly, tomorrow is apparently the king of Thailand’s birthday.  Party on, Wayne.  </p>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/13713753615http://smile.krismcd.com/post/13713753615Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:51:00 +1100Thailand<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv9kyp5OE01qztry9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Wanted to make it out to the island in the distance, but turned back when the waves started having their way with my kayak.  </p>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/13343317705http://smile.krismcd.com/post/13343317705Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:54:24 +1100Thailand<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv9km9QLPu1qztry9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>So I’ve been on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ko_Tao">Koh Tao</a> for the last week.  </strong>I did a ton of diving, saw a friggin’ whale shark, and got my Advanced Open Water Diver certification, which is a fancy way of saying that I’m a total bad ass and if they ever remake Thunderball, I’m more than qualified to be Bond’s underwater stunt double.  </p>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/13343196066http://smile.krismcd.com/post/13343196066Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:46:00 +1100Thailand<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lut896rcqE1qztry9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>The sunsets are just better here.  </strong></p>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/12925763933http://smile.krismcd.com/post/12925763933Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:58:00 +1100Thailand<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lusa9oZ3Tt1qztry9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Breakfast of Champions:</strong>  French Toast w/ honey. Bacon. Tomato slices (?). Vanilla Milkshake.  View’s not too shabby, either.  </p> <p>I’ve been on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ko_Pha_Ngan">Koh Phangan</a> for nearly a week, and other than a really sweet pair of dives at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2fZFiuekbY">Sail Rock</a>, I’ve haven’t done anything that doesn’t involve laying down in a hammock or sitting at a bar.  It’s been fantastic, but all things must end.  Current plan is to head west to Phuket for a few days, then on to Koh Phi Phi.   </p>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/12909347219http://smile.krismcd.com/post/12909347219Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:44:00 +1100Thailand<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luedgdYplu1qztry9o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luedgdYplu1qztry9o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luedgdYplu1qztry9o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luedgdYplu1qztry9o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a href="http://www.banyantree.com/en/bangkok/">Banyon Tree Hotel</a>, Bangkok.  Incredible.  Thanks for the tip, Dani!  </p>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/12556194849http://smile.krismcd.com/post/12556194849Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:26:00 +1100Thailand<span id="video_player_12556002065">[<a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" target="_blank">Flash 10</a> is required to watch video.]</span><script type="text/javascript">renderVideo("video_player_12556002065",'http://smile.krismcd.com/video_file/12556002065/tumblr_luecx79ULe1qztry9',400,225,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_luecx79ULe1qztry9_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_luecx79ULe1qztry9_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_luecx79ULe1qztry9_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_luecx79ULe1qztry9_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_luecx79ULe1qztry9_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p>360 from the top of Banyan Tree Hotel.  Swankiest bar I’ve ever been to.  </p>http://smile.krismcd.com/post/12556002065http://smile.krismcd.com/post/12556002065Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:17:00 +1100Thailand