The High Cost of Food in Tahiti
The cost of living in the islands is not what I was expecting. Yes I did think things would be more expensive but I was not expecting the jump in…
Friendly Village of Tiputa, Rangiroa
Jaeden and I woke up early to check out the conditions at Tiputa Pass. Since arriving in Rangiroa we had wanted to return to Tiputa where we had spent a…
Bonking Trees at the Hikoku’a Archaeological Site
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).…
Welcome to the savage island of Nuku Hiva
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…
Photos from the month of May!
Click here to see some pictures on Facebook Also, here's a note from Norm: We are enjoying our second week in the Marquesas and have been enjoying the company of…
Pharmacy Trip – Desperation
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…
Swimming in the ocean!
Video - swimming in the middle of the Pacific Ocean We had a fun time swimming in the ocean:
An Idyllic Island Escape
Just as the sun was breaking through the morning rain clouds our friend Pifa, was calling from the shore. We had arrived in his little village a day earlier and…
Is Hanatekuua Bay Paradise?
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!
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…