Yes, it does sound like hobby is too weak a word. But it's interesting nonetheless, from the perspective of someone with no background in it. Raine clearly has a passion, and that will almost certainly be of value for the coming explorations.

Amelia shakes her head. "I'm afraid my career is substantially more military. In my home universe, I serve as a captain in the Royal Navy. As for joining this party, the young man over there," here she nods to where Gene is seated across the campsite, "told me of this and invited me along. We've been on a few other ventures together during our stay here."

Not to mention she has a taste for adventure.