The big voyages of the schafer family.
There is a dangerous moment at the beginning of every family trip when everyone is still optimistic.The bags have wheels. The children are still speaking to each other. Grandma is…
Our family was excited to come to Guatemala to participate in a memorable Volunteer style vacation experience. We had been working with our own travel company which has been doing…
Return to Papeete or stay in Raivavae, Australs – 2 April 2019 So far having taken three separate Aranui cruises I have never finished in Papeete. Each time I have…
Raivavae, Australs – 1 April 2019 We arrived this morning in our second of the Austral islands on our cruise. Raivavae has a population of about 900 people and is…
Rapa, Australs – 31 March 2019 Today was our second of two laundry days while on the Aranui. As long as we left our laundry bag outside our door by…
Rapa, Austral Islands – 30 March 2019 After another long crossing we finally arrived at our Southern most destination of our voyage around 7:30 am. It was a beautiful sight…
Rikitea & Aukena, Gambiers – 28 March 2019 The passage from Pitcairn Island to the Gambier Islands was what I would describe as a “Rolling” adventure. The ship swayed side…
Adamstown, Pitcairn – 27 March 2019 For our second day on Pitcairn Island, a group of passengers were anxiously waiting to get off the ship and go to shore. The…
Adamstown, Pitcairn – 26 March 2019 Everyone on board the Aranui 5 has been on pins and needles anticipating our visit to Pitcairn Island. For many, it is a lifelong…
