Kon-Tiki, sea monsters and Mexican refugees in Raroia

Kon-Tiki, sea monsters and Mexican refugees in Raroia

by | Jul 30, 2020 | Updates

Smooth seas On our last visit to the Tuamotus, we headed for Kauehi, then Fakarava and Toau before leaving for the Societies. This time, we decided to head further south to see more of these beautiful atolls. Our destination: Raroia.   We couldn’t have asked for...
Music with an old friend in Nuku Hiva

Music with an old friend in Nuku Hiva

by | Jul 21, 2020 | Updates

Big Ray in Taiohae Bay Like Hiva Oa, most boats confined during the Covid-19 lockdown period had cleared off, leaving a relatively expansive area in from which to pick a spot. So, we chose somewhere close to town just outside the no-anchoring zone in Taiohae Bay....
Beer, pigs, and a strange smell of zoo in Hiva Oa

Beer, pigs, and a strange smell of zoo in Hiva Oa

by | Jul 22, 2020 | Updates

We moved into a zoo Oops! Due to ‘technical difficulties,’ this is a bit out of sequence …   By the time we arrived at Hiva Oa, most of the boats languishing in Tahauku Bay during the lockdown period had cleared out, enabling us to secure a spot...