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I'm taking a year off and chilling so.....if anybody has some advice on how to occupy my time rock climbing , scuba diving, exploring local jungles, bonfire gathering on the beach , volleyball leagues, jetskiing , canyonering, these are just some of my interests
Location: Southernmost tip of the southernmost island in the southernmost state
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Not a lot of rock climbing in Hawai'i. Join a paddling club or search some Facebook groups that share those interests (i.e. Hawai'i/Oahu Scuba Divers), should be able to meet lots of like-minded folks that way. If you are only planning to stay a year, a lot of people you meet might not get to close as locals are often weary of investing in friendships that are temporary.
Not a lot of rock climbing in Hawai'i. Join a paddling club or search some Facebook groups that share those interests (i.e. Hawai'i/Oahu Scuba Divers), should be able to meet lots of like-minded folks that way. If you are only planning to stay a year, a lot of people you meet might not get to close as locals are often weary of investing in friendships that are temporary.
I have never developed a friendship where the other party inquired about how long I might be staying.
Right now, it's possible that the "local" will move to the mainland before the newcomer.
Location: Southernmost tip of the southernmost island in the southernmost state
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Originally Posted by Futuremauian
I have never developed a friendship where the other party inquired about how long I might be staying.
Right now, it's possible that the "local" will move to the mainland before the newcomer.
In my experience, since around 70% of transplants move back within the first year (or at least move off island), deep friendships don't seem to develop until a year or two in. I can't count the number of times I have been asked how long I've been here, and when answering, "two, three, four years" and so on, I get a reply of something along the lines of "well I guess Hawai'is home for you then".
Not an exchange I have ever had any other state I lived in. And because I have had this conversation numerous times, it must be something a number of locals do consider as a bit of a litmus test.
In my experience, since around 70% of transplants move back within the first year (or at least move off island), deep friendships don't seem to develop until a year or two in. I can't count the number of times I have been asked how long I've been here, and when answering, "two, three, four years" and so on, I get a reply of something along the lines of "well I guess Hawai'is home for you then".
Not an exchange I have ever had any other state I lived in. And because I have had this conversation numerous times, it must be something a number of locals do consider as a bit of a litmus test.
It is interesting when fielding inquiries on this MB from those interested in living in Hawai'i. After a while, you can pretty much get a textual understanding from their posts if they have the ability to make a successful, long term move. As you point out GK, most transplants can't/don't.
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