Day 34 ~12,300 Miles, Marguesas Islands

Day 34 ~ 12,300 Miles

Closing in on Nuku Hiva which is the largest of the Marguesas Islands in French Polynesia. Such a rugged coastline. It will feel good to be off of the ship for a few hours today. The peaceful cove of Taioha’e is about to be disturbed by The Mariner and her newly minted shellbacks. Absolutely certain the small crafts anchored in the safety of the cove are thrilled with their new neighbor.

I can only dare to imagine the journeys of those anchored between us and the shore.Read more