Fatu Hiva: Gem of the Marquesas
After an easy night motoring upwind 155 NM, we dropped anchor around 0900 in Baie Hanavavae, nestled among towering peaks … Continue reading Fatu Hiva: Gem of the Marquesas
Tag: Hiking
Surfs Up
I had been quite busy the past weekend with my new friends, and that wasn’t going to change any time … Continue reading Surfs Up
Penguins in Africa
We piled into Macy’s spotless BMW with our backpacks, water, and enthusiasm. This was not the original plan, but it … Continue reading Penguins in Africa
La Chapelle
My alarm played it’s melodic tune next to my head as I felt around for my phone with my eyes … Continue reading La Chapelle
Where There’s Smoke…
We planned to leave Darwin on Monday but projects materialized so we decided to stay a little longer. That gave … Continue reading Where There’s Smoke…
The Dwarf with a Big Black Beard
The plane landed in Ambrym at the “airport”, which had no check in, nor baggage claim, nor security, and only … Continue reading The Dwarf with a Big Black Beard
TOGO, TOGO, TOGO!
Have you ever swum in water 16,000 feet deep? It is a strange feeling when you can see 150 feet … Continue reading TOGO, TOGO, TOGO!
Bora not Boring
This is the story of the events that lead to my eating brie cheese on the top of a mountain. … Continue reading Bora not Boring
Party Time in Papeete
On May 1, we were happily ensconced in Papeete’s downtown marina, finalizing projects prior to my wife’s May 2 arrival, … Continue reading Party Time in Papeete
Blood, sweat, and lack of water
I awoke after our restful day of snorkeling ready to take on the world. We needed to go on a … Continue reading Blood, sweat, and lack of water
(Almost) Circumnavigation 