Running out of Gas on a Country Road
I went to pick up our sails that were being repaired and ran into a few problems. The problems however did not relate to the sails themselves but rather my…
Surfing in Tahiti
Frantically struggling I kicked and writhed, pulling and grabbing doing anything I could to find air my lungs burned and I wondered if this would be my last minute alive.…
Drilling Black Pearls and Pizza’s from A Van
The kids were excited to show their Grandma who had just arrived from Hawaii the sites that they had already seen in Papeete. Their first stop was the downtown market…
Zakary and the Chocolate Chip Cookie
During the morning church service Zakary as always was more interested in squirming his way out of every person's lap that tried to hold him. He wouldn't stay long on…
Visiting an Elementary School Classroom
Today we were the centre of attention in a classroom of 6 and 7 year olds. We were invited to come to a local Catholic School in downtown Papeete to…
Broken Parts and Pieces
Papeete is a big city in the middle of the Pacific ocean. It is also a popular place for sailors to stop and as a result has some great infrastructure…
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…
Family Adventuring
The Schafer family is planning another adventure. This time we have yet one more family member to add to the mix. This adventure will include our family of 9 on…
Part 8: Final Days in Tahiti
A Final Few Days in Tahiti An insistant long lost friend invites us to their home. May 5, 2007 Return Home Came home a few days early. A long but…