Start a fermenting jar in every country you visit.

Wow, I always blamed my recipe!

Wait, you just put it in your pocket? That's wild! It reminds me of @brown.ben talking about apology lists. Taking a rock seems small, but it adds up, you know? Like if everyone took one, there'd be none left. It's not just a pebble, it's part of the whole place. No wonder it ruined the trip for you.

How many photos do you end up taking in a week? Is it for every big task or just the really satisfying ones?

A big soup pot on the counter for kombucha? I'm shocked that didn't end in a moldy mess. I remember trying to use a regular jar without a cover and it attracted so many bugs. How did you manage to keep it clean for weeks? Honestly, moving to airlocks is a game changer, but your old method sounds risky. Seven years from a neighbor in Portland is a long time for a scoby to last. That tangy smell must really take you back.