Monthly Archives: June 2015
Tour of Nuku Hiva
See Escape Velocity’s blog for the details. I’ll just throw in some pretty pics. http://escapevelocity.mobi/
Waiting
My alternator has failed. It’s a big deal even though I have a wind generator and solar panels because they are not enough to power the refrigerator in this heat. I found I can buy an exact replacement from Tahiti … Continue reading
Miel Marquisien
During the party the night before, I had asked to come work the copra with them the next day. I paddled in and met Marova and Louise at the beach. We drove to their uncle’s house to start the workday. … Continue reading
Controller Bay, Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia
The Marquesan Experience I took the SUP to go into town so I could hike to see the Tikis. I stopped at one of the two other boats in the bay to see what I might learn. Dani, a Frenchmen, … Continue reading
Hanamoenoa – Hapatoni – Nuku Hiva
Not a great day in paradise. My honey left on the Postal boat turned water taxi for Hiva Oa on her way stateside. A fog of sadness descended on me. I played some guitar for distraction, but it didn’t help. … Continue reading