I'm considering moving back to Maui----
I have a house in Kula, good soil, I know my neighbors well, it's a place I have always felt comfortable.
But something doesn't feel right. A Hawaiian friend stopped in in Marin a few days ago, and chaos was present.
But I miss the waves, and the pace, and often call my bank in Oahu to just hear a Hawaiian voice, even from a bank.
Most people cannot live on islands. Anyone can do 8 months to a year. After 2 years most are gone. If you are still there after 5 years, it is probably your home.
I lived in Micronesia also. and Hawaii is vibrant and diverse compared to the smaller islands.

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