We went to the far side of the island today, where it was remote, and windy, and oddly peaceful. Seeing the “new” land jut out to the meet the sea, the “beginnings” of plants taking root on the cooled lava… it was almost therapeutic to witness in a way. There is still so much we can learn from the Earth. Sure, we can go on our scientific quests and embrace the wealth of knowledge we’ve accumulated to push the boundaries even further, but there’s also something to see right here at home.