I can’t believe it’s been over a year since I made the move up the hill to this split-level house in Makawao:

And my lofted bed surrounded by windows overlooking goat-filled pastures:

I’ve always wanted to live in the mountains. To be able to do it and be 15 minutes from beautiful beaches and world class surf breaks is pretty incredible.

But it’s time to move on down the road a bit to Haiku. I’ve taken a room on a property full of friends, and for the first time since moving to Maui, I can see the ocean from my place. There’s something really special about enjoying your morning coffee, hearing the wind rustle through the palms and staring North toward the vastness of the Pacific. Here’s my new morning view: