Heart of the traveler...

Embarking on this trip, I did not realize how much culture there is when it comes to traveling. Being here in Hawaii just barely scratched the surface on how important the traveling lifestyle really is. It was a treat to be able to spend the day with three internationals that were staying in hostels. They gave me insight on the hostel world, the interactions between travelers and locals, and how to go about earning your bed at a hostel. 

Being adventurers, the four of us decided to go on a beautiful hike to Manoa falls. Talk about an adventure. The two girls that we were with decided to have sandals and flip-flops while hiking through wet, muddy mud. And on the way down from the falls, they ended up walking barefoot for about halfway. Nonetheless, we had a fantastic time hiking only to spend the rest of the evening eating and drinking and enjoying each others company. It must have been fate that brought us together, but for me it was a very successful day with a group of strangers to this paradise.