Journey to the Center of the Universe
Generally, I’m not the type of person that uses the word, energy. You know what I mean. You can feel the energy, maannn. Kaua’i has a large population of people […]
The Tactful Tourist
I’ve bitten off more than I can chew. I’ve been working on writing about my favorite place in the world: Kaua’i. In a way, it is a simple essay to write; […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Geometry
Plants are a delicate example of the inherent geometry found in nature. An amazing mathematical equation is found in every leaf, every flower, every fern…every romanesco. A hybrid broccoli-cauliflower, don’t […]
a l o h a ALASKA
For the past 3 years I’ve worked as a seasonal ecologist, working in the wilderness of Washington, California, Ecuador, Hawaii and most recently Alaska. I’ve learned what it means to […]
Travel Light in New Zealand
I rarely wear shoes anymore. There’s no need. If I’m not donning flippers or barefoot on the boat, I’m hoofing it hobbit style around the bush. There are no snakes, […]
Cyclone and Smiles in Fiji
I noticed a cool breeze that cut through the humid air and felt good against my skin. I sat furiously typing about my short but amazing trip in the Fijian […]
“hark, now hear…
The sun sets as a sailboat comes to anchor on Mana Island, Fiji. “hark, now hear the sailors cry, smell the sea, and feel the sky let your soul & […]
Te mana o papa…
Te mana o papa hei whakamiharotanga Let the beauty of the earth lift your heart in wonder ~Maori Phrase Sorry for the delay! I have been busy surviving cyclones in […]
Surf’s Up
Kauai has so much to offer. From mountain to ocean, mauka to makai, there are many adventures, beautiful places to relax and wonderful people to meet. The sun shines down […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Green
The greenest of the Hawaiian Islands is undoubtedly Kauai. Called the Garden Isle, famed for being less developed and unconquered by the pressure of economic growth; the beauty of Kauai is […]
Transitions
I open my eyes in a dark room: the kind of dark where you cannot see a hand in front of your face, darker than a starless night. Since I […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Renewal
Renewal: to make like new : restore to freshness, vigor, or perfection. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) These photos conjure thoughts of renewal for a fresh start: ~A drop forms in the morning light of Puget […]
