Greg
Velasquez
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- History
I was born and raised in the beautiful Northern
California wine county of Sonoma County. It was
there were I became a true outdoors man and
sports enthusiast (49er faithful). I attended
grades k-12 and 2 1/2 years of Junior College at
the Santa Rosa J.C. before traveling south to
sunny San Diego to finish my college education at
San Diego State University. I obtained both my
Business Administration degree and Speech
Communication degree after my final 2 years of
study.
Interests
I played competitive "street football"
with my neighborhood home boys up until the 7th
grade when I became old enough to put the pads on
and play the real deal--tackle football. I
continued playing through my senior
year as a defensive back and wide receiver
(unfortunately, at 165 pounds and average talent,
the college scouts weren't knocking down my
door). My families annual camping and fishing
trips in the Northern California
wilderness exposed me at an early age to the
beauty of the outdoors. However, scuba diving has
truly captured my heart. My most recent dive was
100 feet below the surface in absolute darkness
off the coast of Belize where we encountered a 3
foot hungry reef crab. Whether it be camping,
hiking, white-water rafting or scuba diving, I am
always up for adventure. My favorite indoor hobby
includes reading, reading, reading and reading!!!
Favorite Outdoor Adventure Spots
My favorite place in the world is 100 feet below
the surface. I highly recommend the Cayman
Islands and Belize. Both offer incredible dive
sites and beautiful under water environments.
Sting Ray City off the Grand Cayman coast is a
must do. A night dive "outside" the
reef of Belize is also a must. Other favorite
spots include the jungles of Costa Rica and the
Mendocino Coast. The two day white water rafting
trip on the Pacquari river in Costa Rica is one
of the most intense and breath taking experiences
of my life. I highly recommend it!!! For those of
you not interest in the underwater experience or
the intense rapids of the Pacquari, the beaches
of Belize, Greece and Costa Rica offer a great
place to relax.
For more information on my adventures our future
dive trips, please feel
free to e-mail me at velasquez@breb.com.
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Cherie
Vinopal Blut
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- History
I am what they call a true "Southern
California Gal." Raised in La Habra Hts.,
California (the place of the first Haas avocado)
I graduated 4th in my class at Sonora High School
and then went on to the University of California
at Santa Barbara, where I graduated with a
Biological Science Degree. Currently, I am in the
Educational Technology Master's program at SDSU
where I am focusing on instructional design and
multimedia / video production & programming.
Interests
Growing up, I was what they referred to as a
"Tomboy" at heart. I competitively swam
for 11 years and preferred any outdoor activity
over any shopping mall as I got older. I am a big
sports fan and a connoisseur of outdoor
adventure. My outdoor experiences and travel
started when I was very young and have only
continued to grow. Whether it be camping, skiing
or white-water river rafting I am always up for a
challenge. My favorite indoor hobbies
include searching for the perfect microbrew,
creating multimedia programs, and watching the
X-files on TV.
Favorite Outdoor Adventure Spots
On the tamer side, or for those interested in a
relaxing and breath-taking experience, I highly
recommend Banff and Jasper National Parks located
just outside Calgary, Alberta, Canada. My husband
and I spent 10 days there and never wanted to
leave. If your into backcountry hiking, rafting,
or simply relaxing on a canoe, the Canadian
Rockies are a must see. A short car ride from
Calgary will transport you into a majestic place
of beauty. Lake Louise will truly take your
breath away. A place where big-horn sheep stand
on the side of the road and water flows all
around the countryside.
For those of you wanting a little more
adventure, I recommend the jungles of Costa
Rica. In Costa Rica the jungle cruise at
Disneyland becomes a reality. Surrounded by
crocodiles, sloths, monkeys, and exotic birds,
you will feel like you are at a zoo without
cages. Imagine hiking with monkeys swinging in
the trees above you and toucans flying beside
you. The white-water rafting is spectacular. The
Pacquari river gives new meaning to the
phase"Wet &Wild."
For information on more outdoor adventure spots
or if you have any questions
about the technology we have featured on our
show, please please e-mail me at
- mamalama@prodigy.net.
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