The solitude one feels on the edge of an island can be paramount. The solitude often comes from within, rather than from being alone. When the body is idle, the mind meanders through nondescript rooms. The loneliness is exasperated by people floating, staring, shouting,

The pandemic makes things still and slow. I welcome a change of pace if the change of pace is welcomed. Then, my blood thirsts for adventure, danger, fear, curiosity.

Hawai’i is a beautiful paradise that opens you to possibility. It calms you while making it clear that the ferocity of nature is not to be taken lightly. Its existence breaks your heart while elevating your senses. The cacophony of crashing waves in the darkness of night brings you back to yourself.