Monthly Archives: May 2015

Though the mantas can be seen in many places in the Marquesas, Hanamoenoa is THE place to see them. They come almost every day around 0600 and often again near sunset. We’ve had the best luck seeing them in the … Continue reading →

Back in Hanamoenoa Bay, we slept in a bit and this guy was the only manta we saw today. He was doing a lazy feeding pattern that repeatedly passed near Liberty Call.

Shots taken by “Escape Velocity” as we motored out of Hanamoenoa enroute to Vaitahu.

A full rainbow appeared this morning for my honey’s birthday. I was almost able to get the whole thing in the frame. Plus chocolate cake I made for the party! And the day was complete with a lovely sunset.

The supply and cruise ship “Aranui 3” arrives in Atuona. Always an important event with the locals, and a bit of a spectacle to see them squeeze the big ship into this little harbor. Watch it in time lapse!!

Butane to Propane gravity tank fill. On my initial arrival to Atuona I had asked Sondra about getting propane filled at which time she said there was no propane on the island. I assumed that was it, so I just … Continue reading →

There is some significant history with tattoos in the Marquesas. The Marquesans were once known for their all-over body tattoos, although it, like cannibalism, died out under church repression. However, unlike cannibalism, tattoo artistry is experiencing a big comeback, probably … Continue reading →

Necessity for wifi demands that we leave Tahuata and head back across the dreaded Canal du Bordelais to Atuona, the only known source of internet access so far. It was wet, windy, rolly, miserable – what Tim says is officially … Continue reading →

Departed Vaitahu for the town of Hapatoni, along the same stretch of coastline on Tahuata. Anchored in a little bay called Hanatefau just north of Hapatoni village. Focusing on Haptoni brings about a bit of Marquesan history that may be … Continue reading →

Mini outriggers. Genius.       And there’s apparently one guy on the island who’s had it with tradition…