Schafer South Pacific Sailing Archives - Page 12 of 18

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…

Can’t Pull up the Anchor!

Post author:Norm
Post published:May 14, 2013
Post category:2013 Marquesas Normand Sailing Schafer Family Schafer Family Trips Schafer South Pacific Sailing South Pacific

Have you ever wanted to go somewhere and things have just gotten in the way and prevented you from going? Well when you are on a boat there are all…

Adventure in Paradise

Post author:Alyssa Schafer
Post published:May 13, 2013
Post category:Alyssa Marquesas Schafer Family Trips Schafer South Pacific Sailing South Pacific

After doing our laundry at a friend’s house, we dropped mom off at the boat to hang everything to dry and to watch both Zakary and Eli who needed a…

Hiva Oa – Marquesas

Post author:Norm
Post published:May 11, 2013
Post category:2013 Marquesas Sailing Schafer Family Schafer Family Trips Schafer South Pacific Sailing South Pacific

Atuona is the main city on Hiva Oa which is well known for being the home to the Paul Gauguin museum as well as the cemetery for Paul Gauguin and…