Today I was privileged to enjoy a travel day, with a pleasant early afternoon flight eastward to Kauai. The timing and time change made transportation very easy. I watched the clouds drift by while I sat in my floating throne: the exit row seat of the airplane. How incredible is it that an “ordinary” person like me can afford to travel 500 miles per hour across three time zones to an island paradise?

Upon initial assessment, that’s what Kauai appears to be. It’s the fourth island in the Hawaiian chain I’ve had the honor to visit, and they are all different. There are certainly some slow peaceful vibes here reminiscent of the Big Island, as well as the touristic energy similar to parts of Maui.

I’m eager to explore more, to really get a feel for the climate here as we traverse the other parts of the island. There will be some simple relaxation time no doubt, but mostly, I want to learn and discover. That’s what travel is—the greatest education humans can pursue.