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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 →
Ia ora na from Tahiti where we are still waiting for the arrival of our new mainsail. I know, I know – there are worse places to be waiting 😂 but we are on a final countdown to when we must… Continue Reading →
I wouldn’t say we’re “stuck” in Tahiti, but we are in a holding pattern. We only have 90 days allowed to us in French Polynesia, so by the first week in July, we need to be out of the country…. Continue Reading →
We arrived in Tikehau on Mother’s Day and were excited to be visiting a less traveled atoll. We had read that this atoll was known for the opportunity to snorkel and dive with manta rays so we were eager to… 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 →
Cruising in the Tuamotu islands has been magical. While the sailing in and out of passes is nerve wracking, each and every island has been worth the worry. We now understand why some cruisers opt for a long stay visa… 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 →
We enjoyed our visit to Nuka Hiva and the Marquesas but on Saturday it was time to move on. Bob went ashore in the morning to visit the market for some final fresh produce and we lifted anchor to set… 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 →
Sunday, March 23, 2025 is Day 31 at sea for Meraviglia. That is 744 hours or 2678400 seconds. Wow. When we set off we thought it would take around 30 days but hoped for less, more like 25 or 26… Continue Reading →