Kate's House

Kate’s home is located somewhere in the United States. She has lived there with Yolo for some time, as well as various other lovers in the past. In the novel, Yolo paints the home blue, which Kate adores. The neighbors think a blue house in the neighborhood is a nuisance.

Alma's House

Alma’s house is located in a small Hawaiian village. Yolo stays there for the second half of his trip to Hawaii. The home is decorated with many posters of individuals Alma venerates, including James Dean and Lili’uokalani.

Yolo's Resort

Yolo’s resort is located in a tourist-trafficked area of Hawaii. After experiencing local Hawaiian culture, Yolo recognizes how incredibly different the resort is from the experience of native Hawaiian homes.

Colorado River

Kate travels to the Colorado River early in the novel after seeing dried-up riverbeds in her dreams. Kate takes a...