I've spent the last few months in Seattle, adjusting to a different pace of life and exploring new hobbies. After half a year of backpacking and climbing, it's nice to be stationary for a bit and learn how to bake, cook, and explore whatever else comes to mind. The Pacific Northwest is beautiful and in a lot of ways, similar to New Zealand. I've had a surprising amount of friends and family pass through town so its been fun catching up and exploring my surroundings with them.