Many moved to Hawaii for emotional reasons. For us, it was for practical ones—to stay away from heavy traffic, cold weather, and high cost of living, just to name a few. We found very early on that it is very affordable to own a piece of land in this paradise and the potential of what one can do with it. My wife enjoys gardening and planting, but with the limited amount of living space it was a hobby she could not pursue when we were living in a townhouse on the Mainland. Now, it is a great joy to see her being able to harvest fruits and vegetables and share with our friends and neighbors.