Born and raised in Hawaii, but I've lived in Portland, OR the last 6 years. A few weeks ago I packed up all my belongings and set off for a few months of travel! Currently in Havana, Cuba and likely headed to Bogota next.

A favorite thought:
“Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you've got a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies: God damn it, you've got to be kind.”

Interests

Being in cold bodies of water, jungles and forests and mountains, plucking banjos, picking brains, squinting up at stars, cozying up with a good book.

• books
• backpacking
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Sometimes a Great Notion, Cat's Cradle, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, One Hundred Years of Solitude, The Residue Years. The Princess Bride. Xenia Rubinos, Calle 13, Valerie June, Sam Amidon, Dock Boggs, Doc Watson, Tim Maia, William Onyeabor, Devendra Banhart ... Bachata when I'm feeling sentimental...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Backpacking in Kalalau. I don't know that I'll ever beat it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have been told I make a pretty excellent apple pie. I'd also love to share travel tips and stories!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Dominican Republic, United States