New Caledonia Summary – Nouvelle Caledonie
New Caledonia located 1200 km east of Australia and 1700 km North of New Zealand has three distinct regions. The main island is a large island that would take 4…
isles des Pins – Isle of Pines
Iles des Pins – Isle of Pines A day trip to New Caledonia's “Iles des Pins” is worth the trip although a 2 to 3 day stay would be that…
South Island – Blue River Park, New Caledonia
My second day in New Caledonia was spent with one of the islands most popular and knowledgeable guides, Francois Tran from Caledonia Tour Company. We were picked up at our…
Noumea, New Caledonia
My first look at Noumea in New Caledonia was in awe as I flew over the UNESCO World Heritage lagoon which is the largest lagoon in the world. The turquoise…
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland Auckland is a large city with a very distinct skyline thanks to it's popular landmark the Sky Tower. I spent a day in this city which is all a…
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…
Part 7: Rangiroa & Tikehau – Tuamotus
Part 7: April 21 - 30, 2007 - Rangiroa and Tikehau 10 Days in the Tuamotu Islands Coming Soon: April 20 - 27, 2007: Rangiroa: Tuamotu Islands The friendly town…
Aranui 3 Day 14: Leaving the Aranui One Day Early, With Seven People and Too Much Luggage
Day 14 · Rangiroa, Tuamotu Islands · 20 April 2007 Packing seven people out of three cabins should be an Olympic event. There should be medals. Possibly counselling. Our final…
Part 6: Aranui 3 Cargo/Cruiseship Week 2
Part 6: April 14 - 20, 2007 - The Aranui 3 Voyage on the Aranui 3 to the Marquesas - Week 2 Day 8: April 14 - Hiva Oa: Puamau…
Aranui 3 Day 13: The Day at Sea When the Staff Adopted Our Family
Day 13 · At Sea · 19 April 2007 A day at sea can sound boring until you realize boring is exactly what you need. After nine straight days of…