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Welcome one and all! Here you’ll find my personal accounts of my travels around the world and discussions on sustainability and health.

Read about personal connections, shared history, or exploration with natural places.

I’m developing my own personal writing style as I go, so let’s find out together what this blog will be!

  • New Zealand Day 9: Conversations with Strangers

    When did it become weird to talk to someone standing next to you? To break the preverbal bubble we cast ourselves in?

  • NZ Day 8: Campfires and Communism

    When we return to roasting marshmallows, the energy around the fire shifts dramatically, especially when Josh pulls out air quotes around “climate change.” From across the firepit, I half-listen to Hunter prattle on about how he likes his marshmallows burnt to a crisp, and half-listen to their conversation.

  • New Zealand Day 4-7: Hobbits and Food

    If you want to experience Hobbiton the right way, you have to kick off your shoes at the main gate-yes, even if it’s pouring rain (thanks for the recommendation, Traci! <3). They give you an umbrella, so don’t let the rain deter you. Trust me, it’s the only way to truly step into the world…