Schafer Family Trips Archives - Page 14 of 27

Ahe, A Doughnut Shaped Island Reef

Post author:Norm
Post published:May 28, 2013
Post category:2013 Normand Sailing Schafer Family Schafer Family Trips Schafer South Pacific Sailing South Pacific

Ahe is an atoll which is a doughnut shaped island. The island was initially formed by a volcano which subsequently sunk in the middle leaving the crest of the crater…

Bonking Trees at the Hikoku’a Archaeological Site

Post author:Norm
Post published:May 22, 2013
Post category:2013 Marquesas Normand Sailing Schafer Family Schafer Family Trips Schafer South Pacific Sailing South Pacific

Our new friends, the family that treated us at their home/restaurant on Sunday invited us to go for a trip by jeep to the other side of the island (Taipivai and Hatiheu).…

A birthday in the tropics for Dailin

Post author:Kirsten
Post published:May 22, 2013
Post category:2013 Kirsten Sailing Schafer Family Schafer Family Trips Schafer South Pacific Sailing South Pacific

Last night was Dailin's birthday and we celebrated with a few of the families we love from this beautiful island of Nuku Hiva. Dailin asked if I could prepare our…

Many colors and flavors of the South Pacific

Post author:Kirsten
Post published:May 20, 2013
Post category:2013 Kirsten Sailing Schafer Family Schafer Family Trips Schafer South Pacific Sailing South Pacific

Monday morning the missionaries on the island met us and asked if we would like to do laundry at the place where we met the day before for services. Alyssa, Zak…

Welcome to the savage island of Nuku Hiva

Post author:Kirsten
Post published:May 19, 2013
Post category:2013 Kirsten Marquesas Sailing Schafer Family Schafer Family Trips Schafer South Pacific Sailing South Pacific

Today like so many days since our journey I am in awe of the beauties and gifts life has to offer. Before we came to this lush savage land of…

A video and some pictures

Post author:Norm
Post published:May 18, 2013
Post category:2013 Normand Sailing Schafer Family Schafer Family Trips Schafer South Pacific Sailing South Pacific

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Pharmacy Trip – Desperation

Post author:Norm
Post published:May 18, 2013
Post category:2013 Marquesas Normand Schafer Family Schafer Family Trips Schafer South Pacific Sailing South Pacific

After just over two days of nono bites Kirsten was going absolutely crazy. It all started with our trip to Taipivai where we neglected to bring insect repellent. The visit…

Finding a camera on the ocean floor, Hiva Oa

Post author:Jaeden Schafer
Post published:May 18, 2013
Post category:2013 Jaeden Sailing Schafer South Pacific Sailing South Pacific

Today we have done a ton. This morning we woke up planning on leaving and Piva brought us fresh Baguettes and pomplamouse for the trip. He also told us it…

Swimming in the ocean!

Post author:Norm
Post published:May 17, 2013
Post category:2013 Marquesas Normand Sailing Schafer Family Schafer Family Trips Schafer South Pacific Sailing South Pacific

Video - swimming in the middle of the Pacific Ocean We had a fun time swimming in the ocean:

Is Hanatekuua Bay Paradise?

Post author:Norm
Post published:May 16, 2013
Post category:2013 Marquesas Normand Sailing Schafer Family Schafer Family Trips Schafer South Pacific Sailing South Pacific

We took a day trip to Hanatekuua Bay. This little bay was only a 20 minute motor from our current location at Hanaiapa Bay. It was the most beautiful white…