A couple sold their home in Honolulu to pursue their dream of owning land, purchasing 4.67 acres in Waianae. They live off-grid with their two young boys amid unfinished living conditions. Although the idea of living in nature was appealing, the reality of no plumbing or power presents significant challenges. Their new kitchen is constructed under a tent, and they reside in a makeshift space within a warehouse, navigating a lifestyle that is both adventurous and demanding. They reflect on the contrast between their romantic dream and the gritty reality of their situation.
Owning land and being immersed in nature was always our dream... We bought 4.67 acres of raw land on a rural, dusty, and very hot part of the island.
We told ourselves the move was an adventure, and it is-one that I'm not sure I'd do over, given the chance. It's been one of the hardest things we've ever done.
Our kitchen sits under a giant tent between two shipping containers. We sleep in what's essentially a metal box with windows.
The dream was sparkly. The reality is gritty. This new life is a rough dance between ambition and the hard truths of off-grid living.
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