Category Travel
Weather continues to be a challenge for us here in the South Pacific. We have three destinations in mind: Niue, Tonga, and American Samoa. We’d be happy visiting any of the three. They are all in the same region, which… Continue Reading →
I know, I know… The post is late. But we were busy! Sorry! Anyway, where were we? Oh yes, in a Tahitian holding pattern, waiting for our mainsail. We decided to rent a car again for a couple of days… Continue Reading →
We are winding up our time in the Tuamotus. We, as you read this, are underway to our final stop: Tikehau. We were supposed to make the trip yesterday, but the weather didn’t cooperate. Happily, it’s a quick one-only 50… Continue Reading →
Few words, more pictures in this post. The snorkeling in the Tuamotus has been fantastic. The water is crystal clear and the variety and amount of sea life is astounding. We’ve spent a lot of time in the water and… Continue Reading →
Never sail on April Fools’ Day. That’s what we learned.We spent three wonderful days at Fatu Hiva. It is truly a paradise. There is nothing much there. Only two villages, 600 inhabitants, and accessible only by boat. But the anchorage… Continue Reading →
After 4200 nautical miles and 33 days, we have arrived at Hiva Oa in French Polynesia. Kim and I are still processing everything (and recovering), but I have a few thoughts right up front: first, it was long. That’s obvious,… Continue Reading →