When I recently had the opportunity to
do some traveling, I quickly realized that, in addition
to coffee, I'm strongly attracted to Japan, Hawaii, and the
Pacific Northwest. One thing Kobe, Honolulu, Seattle, and Vancouver all have in common is
that they are convenient urban hubs set next to green mountains and blue ocean offering fantastic scenic vistas.
Hawaii is green because
of its trade showers and tropical locale. The Pacific Northwest and (to a lesser extent) Kobe are green because of their moderate
temperatures and abundant rainfall, due to the maritime effect of the
Pacific Ocean. The moderate temperatures, mountains, and
scenic views also make for some great sight seeing and outdoor sports. Hiking, which is simply fantastic in
all the above locations, is my most recent hobby. I enjoy trekking the Ko’olau
Mountains on Oahu and the peaks in North Vancouver most of all.
