LEAVING OUR DESERT OASIS We have another day of settled weather before some stronger winds are meant to set in. The humans read in the cruising guides that the next bay along was ‘THE BEST ANCHORAGE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ISLAND’ and offered ‘EXCELLENT PROTECTION FROM EASTERN WINDS’ […]
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We found a little bit of paradise….but don’t tell anyone! This is all between us and family and friends. DESERT IN MARQUESAS? The high volcanic mountains of Hiva Oa force the warm moist air of the Pacific trades to rise up, cool, and dump their moisture onto their ridges. These […]
SAYING GOODBYE TO THE VILLAGE OF VAITAH It was not easy for the humans to say goodbye to the lovely villagers of Vaitah. In the short time they has spent in the village they were always overwhelmed by their open friendliness and generosity. They were always welcomed when they came […]
THOSE CRAZY HUMANS They have gone ‘Native’ and gotten a tattoo. The humans met Felix, a tattooist from the village of Vaitahu, who does traditional Marquesan designs. He agreed to do one of my humans, even though he is not a native. GOING NATIVE I will let the human tell […]
MORE TO SEE ON THE ISLAND OF TAHUATA We decided to lift anchor and head south to the village of Vaitah. We heard there was a bakery and a store to buy supplies, including beer. My human’s needs are so predictable! CRUISING GUIDE The cruising guides describe Vaitahu Bay […]
JOINING THE CROWDS We wanted to test the auto-helm so we moved the boat over to the popular anchorage of Hanamoenoe Bay. It is a lovely wide bay with a long sandy beach flanked by rocky cliffs either side. It rests in a fertile valley backed by dramatic volcanic mountains. […]