Nueva ZelandaAuckland36°51’7” S 174°45’40” E 18 de febrero de 2024, Nueva Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
After a taxi to a historic cemetery. We hoofed it all over Auckland. Definitely got our steps in and got a little taste of the city along the way.
The “haere mai” sign brought back pleasantLeer más
TongaHaveluloto21°9’20” S 175°13’4” W
15 de febrero de 2024, Tonga ⋅ 🌬 82 °F
We enjoyed a tasty Polynesian buffet on Tonga. I especially enjoyed the chance to try breadfruit prepared several different ways. The breadfruit chips were especially good.
After our meal, weLeer más
TongaHouma21°10’27” S 175°18’30” W 15 de febrero de 2024, Tonga ⋅ 🌬 82 °F
Captain Cook nicknamed Tonga, “the Friendly Islands,” and from our experience the moniker still holds true.
For instance, when a Tongan man saw me admiring a pretty white flower, he walked over,Leer más
TongaHouma21°10’26” S 175°18’28” W
14 de febrero de 2024, Tonga ⋅ 🌬 82 °F
Our tour of the Kingdom of Tonga included stops at some blowholes, a three-headed palm tree, the Tongan royal palace, and the Royal Tombs.
Of the four, the blowholes were the most impressive. BetweenLeer más
Polinesia francésPointe de la Manutention17°32’20” S 149°34’8” W 10 de febrero de 2024, Polinesia francés ⋅ 🌧 81 °F
One of my favorite memories from our visit to Papeete in 2019, was visiting the fresh flower market. Not only did I enjoy the fresh fruit and flowers, but I liked seeing that it caters to locals asLeer más
Polinesia francésPointe de la Manutention17°32’23” S 149°34’7” W 9 de febrero de 2024, Polinesia francés ⋅ 🌧 77 °F
After missing three ports due to a Tropical Depression, we were all feeling a little tropical depression of our own as we wondered if we would ever make it ashore in the South Pacific.
At last weLeer más
Polinesia francésPointe de la Manutention17°32’24” S 149°34’6” W 8 de febrero de 2024, Polinesia francés ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Tikis and baguettes go hand in hand in Tahiti. The French influence is quite apparent as you stroll the the city of Papeete.
Up until recently, people here had special mailboxes at their houses,Leer más
Polinesia francésChenal de Moorea17°32’38” S 149°42’15” W
6 de febrero de 2024, Polinesia francés ⋅ 🌧 81 °F
The ship surprised us by having a pirate themed dinner. Not only was the dining staff attired in buccaneer gard, but our table was littered with gold doubloons, and the menu featured items such asLeer más
Polinesia francésPahatea8°54’44” S 140°6’13” W 4 de febrero de 2024, Polinesia francés ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
Since Nuku Hiva is a volcanic island, some beaches feature dark brown sand and black rocks. After walking in the heat and humidity, I enjoyed a refreshing splash in the gorgeous azure water, but onlyLeer más
Polinesia francésPahatea8°54’44” S 140°6’16” W
4 de febrero de 2024, Polinesia francés ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
We loved our time on Nuku Hiva, even though the heat and humidity made it a meltdown.
After walking the coastline and visiting the cathedral, we stopped at a little shack for fresh juice. There wasLeer más
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