In Memoriam – STS-51L Challenger
There’s lots we should update, but today we’re anchored at Les Saintes, a small group of islands near Guadaloupe in
General
Our First Fish
Yesterday, in the middle of our passage from Raivavae to Tahanea we finally caught our first fish on Wasco. I’m
Passage To The Tuamotos
We left Raivavae three days ago to make our way to the Tuamotus. We got our watermaker end cap at
An Unwanted Visitor
Erika and I spent three or four days exploring Raivavae. We walked down to the far end of the island
A Picture’s Worth A Thousand Words
If only we could upload photos from Sail Mail… Today Donald and I took the Gendarmes recommendation and headed to
The Age Old Question
Does a Gin & Tonic and Cheetos negate a five hour hike? Donald wanted me to leave out the Cheetos information but we’re all allowed a vice or two. There are a few little “magasins” on Raivavae and lucky me you can find Cheetos but be prepared to pay premium for such and item, $10/bag. Makes shopping at Target very appealing.
The Eagle Has Landed
After 21 days underway we got ourselves off the sea and into an anchorage, so now begins the fixing of
Last Data Connection
Done with Customs and the anchor is up. We’re on our way to Raivavae in the Australs. From here on
Backroad to Akaroa
Donald and I took advantage of our last day with the rental car and did some sightseeing in Akaroa. It’s