Five Years & Counting!

It's been five years since we moved onto the island as full-time residents.  Five years! 

As I look back at earlier blog postings, I realize how much we have gone through in this past half-decade, how much we've accomplished in this span of time.  We have learned a lot - about the island, about Hawaii nei, and living in the tropics... about Natural Farming, and raising pigs... and about ourselves, too. 

We have definitely been busy, though we've had plenty of fun along the way as well.  Some days have been better than others, of course.  

We would never have lasted this long if it hadn't been for our island ohana - a joyous collection of friends from our various circles, who have become like family.  Most of them - but not all! - are also transplants from the continent, or even further afield in a few cases.  Mahalo nui to each of them, just for being their own unique selves.

We have adapted well, I think, and this place is home now.  That's important.  I wonder what the next five years will bring?  More adventures, I have no doubt!