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HELLO BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY READ THIS There are many things I have learned from this experience living in Hawaii/ working for my room and board/ finding fun things to do when you have no friends. Whether you are vacationing, exploring, homeless, bored, travelling WHATEVER, I think this post will be conducive to anyone who needs to know the basics on traveling in Hawaii.  Something I, personally, struggle with... Packing .  All I brought on this trip was a duffle bag of clothing, backpack of extra toys/ toiletries, and a sleeping bag.  Clothing : that will have to vary and depend on where you go and what you are doing. Since I was working on a farm, I brough about five shirts and shorts I can get dirty and two nice outfits that are in exchangeable. I brought more shoes that I needed, but I worked everyday in Tivas and walked around daily in flip flops.  Toiletries These are the basics, nothing special.  Some essential toilettries I recommend to everyone n...

"Here, we made up a way to figure out whether or not there's sharks in the water. Put some water in your mouth. If it's salty, there's sharks." That's the local attitude towards your mainland mindset. A week ago, a man and woman picked Sophie and I up as we hitched to the beach in Kona. As we got to know each other, we explained our needs to explore and see more of the island, while avoid creepy men who had been preying on us. Like good  Hawaiians, they completely understood and left me with their number, assuring me that they would love to take us on the adventures they go on weekly.  Well, we decided to call them. After much assurance of fun and their innocent intentions, we met, once again, in Kona.  We had no idea what was in store for us.  Friday afternoon : The plan was to go on a sunset boat cruise, but to kill time before we went to the beach.  After watching Cory gut the huge Awa fish he speared  earlier that day We walked over to a man weaving bas...