Author: Serena 葉栗娜

Hi there! I'm Serena, I'm here to document my adventures so when I'm old and decrepit I'll have something fun to look back on.

Up there in the north in British Columbia

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Since I started my job in geophysical surveying, lots have people have asked me questions about the niche, mysterious field. I recently took a first aid course, and the instructor said, “I’ve heard about geologists and exploration folks taking these courses but you’re the first one I’ve taught myself. Cool.” I felt like a collectable … Continue reading Up there in the north in British Columbia →

Sub-arctic adventures

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In my first adventure in surveying, I heard many things about an annual survey done at a sub-arctic mining camp. The tall tales made me tremble in apprehension at the thought of getting sent there. “You have to dig your snowmobile out of six feet of snow every morning, and for the rest of the … Continue reading Sub-arctic adventures →

Archaeological Parks in the Andes

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While in Peru, I also went to Cusco and Machu Picchu (can’t skip the touristing). Before going, I presumptuously thought that I didn’t need to go to Cusco and Machu Picchu. Why go all that way to look at ruins, the way they look in a postcard, take a picture of yourself there, like you’re … Continue reading Archaeological Parks in the Andes →

A Glimpse of Life in Lima

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Disclaimer: people mentioned by name or featured in photographs in this blog post gave consent to be featured.               In December of last year I took a long-awaited trip to Peru to see my friend from high school (and also to see Peru). I took a pit stop in Texas to visit my grandmother and … Continue reading A Glimpse of Life in Lima →

Found Gold and I’ll tell you where

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Less than a month into my Alaska adventures, I had to go on a side-quest to obtain an SSN. The US government is unique in many respects, one of which is that they make it quite hard to get an SSN, even if you are a citizen. After many phone calls with the Social Security … Continue reading Found Gold and I’ll tell you where →

How can we understand nature?

Who am I to interpret nature through art? Well, I am a human.  People are all about connection - every individual human has an innate yearning to connect to others. In my opinion, interpreting nature through art is simply another bid for connection. We have an innate desire to share our interpretation with others in … Continue reading How can we understand nature? →

What is nature, really?

As I delve further into my work exploring cultural ecosystems, I wanted to write out some short essays on what I’ve learned so far. Just to make sure I’ve learned something. In this post, I’ll consider what it means to interpret nature and the value of having guided experiences in nature. Since so much of … Continue reading What is nature, really? →

Can Corals Carry On?

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Below is a creative essay I wrote, inspired by my scuba diving experiences, discussing the fate of coral reefs in our changing world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goJiDk7vqUY The sun hid behind grey, menacing clouds; rain was coming, though I could tell, not for a while. A cool, fast breeze whirled past me, and I lurched back and forth … Continue reading Can Corals Carry On? →