i seem to be exploring a bit. grew up on two islands: whidbey and o'ahu. so i am kind of spoiled to a point of:

elitest about everything northwest AND
surfing in warm water off any shore/any season in hawai'i

i admit it, at least.

have been exploring for the past couple of years, but have recently returned home to the great northwest. we'll see how long it takes before i feel nomadic again.