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- Day 5
- Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 8:30 AM
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
French PolynesiaRivière Vahoata17°31’23” S 149°31’51” W
Rainy morning
April 2, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
It was a rainy morning... However I took my gopro and the scuba mask to take pictures. Noting special but a good opportunity to get to know the camera. After I had Omelette. #manifigue. #goodstart
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- Day 5
- Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 11:15 AM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 16 m
- French PolynesiaMont Tahara17°29’43” S 149°29’39” W
Tahiti by bike
April 2, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Took the beach-bike of my host and discovered the island. Went to the black beaches. Was quite a nice 2h ride with strong winds, showers and a glancing sun on the way back. #exploring
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- Day 5
- Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 12:20 PM
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitude: 16 m
- French PolynesiaRivière Vahoata17°31’30” S 149°31’60” W
At home
April 2, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Just got back to the host cottage. Totally exhausted but happy. Opened my first coconut with a machete. Ate fresh banana-mango-passionfruit-cake for lunch. I just loved it. Now it's time for a nap.Read more
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- Day 5
- Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 5:35 PM
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 501 m
- French PolynesiaPira' e17°33’42” S 149°31’48” W
Crossroads
April 2, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Just get a vent... That's what they said. Now, I am on a tour crossroads on the back of a 20year old truck driving to nowhere.
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- Day 5
- Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 6:25 PM
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 543 m
- French PolynesiaPira' e17°33’54” S 149°31’48” W
Nowhere
April 2, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We just arived and i have to confess every sunset is kicking me. Will probably never forget those moments.
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- Day 6
- Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 5:57 PM
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- French PolynesiaRivière Vahoata17°31’23” S 149°31’51” W
Another day goes by
April 3, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Today was the kick-off for setting up the boat. We repaired a water tank and talked about sailing. Do's and don'ts and discovered that sailing is the best sport there is. #motorisforemergenciesRead more
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- Day 6
- Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 6:28 PM
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- French PolynesiaRivière Vahoata17°31’18” S 149°31’60” W
Racing into the sunset
April 3, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
I just took the tender and went for a ride on my own to see the sunset and came back by complete darkness. However, boat was easy to find and now I have some good grip to work with the starter.
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- Day 7
- Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 2:34 PM
- ⛅ 31 °C
- Altitude: 18 m
- French PolynesiaMont Faiere17°31’42” S 149°32’18” W
Fully stocked
April 4, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
We went shopping. Next to beer and water we got loads of veggies and fruits. Now the only thing we need to do is to install the wind-pilot and get the boat trimmed.
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- Day 9
- Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 10:19 AM
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
South Pacific Ocean17°26’54” S 149°29’48” W
Anchors aweigh
April 6, 2019, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
We are leaving Tahiti now with about 4bft and one reef. Heading north towards Makatea. Waves are higher and longer than expected. Was a bit rainy but felt quite kissed by the sun. We expect a 2 dayRead more
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- Day 9
- Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 3:26 PM
- ☀️ 30 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- French PolynesiaTemao15°49’36” S 148°16’48” W
Makatea calling
April 6, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
We arrived in Makatea after 1,5days of sailing. Looks like a tropical island from a movie set. #tempationisland #69inhabitants #speerfishingfordinner
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- Day 9
- Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 7:17 PM
- 🌙 28 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- French PolynesiaTemao15°49’30” S 148°16’48” W
Today's menu
April 6, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ 🌙 28 °C
Fresh fish, pasta and some advocado-tomato-salad. Served with Swiss wine, cheese and French sausages... Life couldn't be better.
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- Day 10
- Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 8:22 AM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 50 m
- French PolynesiaMakatea15°49’60” S 148°15’0” W
Makatea belvedere
April 7, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Went out for a daytrip with locals. Frist stop Makatea belvedere.
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- Day 10
- Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 8:34 AM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 71 m
- French PolynesiaMakatea15°50’6” S 148°15’0” W
2nd stop
April 7, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Climbing. A local guide climbed with us. After phosphate business went away 50years ago, climbing is a new chance to get tourists to Makatea and establish workplaces.
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- Day 10
- Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 10:03 AM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 50 m
- French PolynesiaMakatea15°49’60” S 148°15’0” W
3nd stop
April 7, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Makatea cave. Water was ice old but sweet. People tell: the cave is bigger than the island itself
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- Day 10
- Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 2:29 PM
- ☀️ 30 °C
- Altitude: 17 m
- French PolynesiaTemao15°49’30” S 148°16’36” W
BBQ and sunset party
April 7, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
We're back at the old harbour and had an extraordinary BBQ with chicken, fish, rice and self made Palm tree assecoires.
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- Day 11
- Monday, April 8, 2019 at 11:15 AM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- French PolynesiaTemao15°49’42” S 148°16’42” W
Baywatch bbq
April 8, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We relaxed some hours on the beach and enjoyed the waves, fresh coconuts and grilled fish on a self-made BBQ. #fishoverdose #lifeisgood
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- Day 11
- Monday, April 8, 2019 at 2:24 PM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 61 m
- French PolynesiaTemao15°49’48” S 148°16’36” W
Setting up the traps
April 8, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Just Google coconut crabs. What's rare in the rest of the world is normal for Makatea and a huge business. We went out with a local to set some traps which we gonna check in the late evening.Read more
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- Day 11
- Monday, April 8, 2019 at 3:06 PM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 54 m
- French PolynesiaTemao15°49’49” S 148°16’36” W
Makatea crab hunt
April 8, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
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- Day 11
- Monday, April 8, 2019 at 11:00 PM
- 🌙 27 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- French PolynesiaTemao15°49’33” S 148°16’46” W
Setting sail 2.0
April 8, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
We're leaving Makatea and are heading east north-east for 24 to 30hours cruise. Wind is about 15 to 18knots and all is set for our next destination. #nightsifts #missingmygf #missingmyfamRead more
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- Day 14
- Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 4:36 AM
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- South Pacific Ocean15°39’6” S 147°3’18” W
Nightshift #3
April 11, 2019, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
We crossed several atolls already, heading towards apitiki. Winds changed and we had to do multiple turns to get to our destination.
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- Day 14
- Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 11:33 AM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- South Pacific Ocean15°32’9” S 146°44’30” W
The pleasure of motoring
April 11, 2019, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Wind is almost gone. 3h motoring to come. #sailssupported #limehoneywatersafeslifes #iwouldmurderforaschnitzel
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- Day 13
- Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 6:17 PM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- French PolynesiaApataki Airport15°34’12” S 146°24’24” W
Land in sight
April 10, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We are arriving Apatiki after 40h of sailing/motoring. #exhausted #blessedwithsuchaview #happythursdayeveryoneathome
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- Day 13
- Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 7:55 PM
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- French PolynesiaApataki Airport15°34’12” S 146°24’24” W
Coconut crabs for dinner
April 10, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
We had two of the crabs Tamatoa, Tamara, Thoma und Ruben caught on Makatea. Was nice but for me: a bit overrated.
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- Day 14
- Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 11:16 AM
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- French PolynesiaApataki Airport15°34’12” S 146°24’42” W
Apatiki village
April 11, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
We went shopping. Bought some carrots, apples and garlic for our next dinner. Plus went for a refill of sweet water.
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- Day 14
- Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 3:52 PM
- 🌧 29 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- French PolynesiaMotu Tamaro15°33’24” S 146°14’30” W
Apatiki motu
April 11, 2019 in French Polynesia ⋅ 🌧 29 °C
An atoll consists of motus. We landed today close to one and had a nice time snorkeling. And guess what's up for dinner today? Yes. Fish and coconut crabs. #seenmyfirstsharks #notdangerousatall
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