hawai'i is different from the desert

we saw chickens in mountain view

and horses

manu looks fake

we gardened

kehena beach

on a sunday

molly introduced us to mamazapote,
a taste combination of avocado, sweet potato, and apricot - yum!

punalu'u - it didn't rain all night!

we saw some manta rays playing on the surface
while the sun was setting

couldn't possibly do it justice

fun at mauna kea beach
(and we hadn't even arrived yet!)

how many lizards can you see?

rachel chilling in some fishing net hammocks in pololu valley

this time it was raining,
but we still made it to the top of the valley

can you see our little blue tent?
we didn't realize it was so visible until we had hiked out.

super happy fun times

lots of crabs! sand-colored ones.

more justice undone.

eucalyptus tree bark

our last night in hilo.
and the next day, our last morning,
rachel & i made migas for the hungover masses.

... so after a short stint in Los Angeles (complete with a fancy-person dinner & a thrilling motorcycle ride through the hills), I've made it to the desert now. it's very great seeing so many people who are all such characters, and I see them only all at once in this unique environment. Ahh, this place is phenomenal. Natural beauty and extreme conditions abound. Makes me feel very alive.

It also makes me feel like not being around a computer much. Not to mention, I can't explain or even describe this place. I know it sounds cheesy, but there is just so much entailed. I'll try to take some photos.

Tomorrow, we build an 8.5 miles pentagon shaped "trash" fence that curtails refuse dispersal during the event. Naturally, it's an all day event with quite a few people. But, it's simply the start. In the days following, we all start moving onto the barren playa and get working in our departments. We'll build an entire city in approximately three weeks. Naturally, there are a number of preparations that have occurred before now. But, now that everything is convening on location, it's really remarkable watching it all come together.

Anywaaayyyy, I was trying to say that I don't think I'll be typing much in this thing for the time being. Trust that I'm doing just fine, and I'll trust that you're doing the same.

Sending you love, excitement, and dust. Lots and lots of all three.