New ZealandAuckland36°51’7” S 174°45’40” E February 18, 2024 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 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 pleasantRead more
TongaHaveluloto21°9’20” S 175°13’4” W
February 15, 2024 in 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, weRead more
TongaHouma21°10’27” S 175°18’30” W February 15, 2024 in 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,Read more
TongaHouma21°10’26” S 175°18’28” W
February 14, 2024 in 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. BetweenRead more
French PolynesiaPointe de la Manutention17°32’20” S 149°34’8” W February 10, 2024 in French Polynesia ⋅ 🌧 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 asRead more
French PolynesiaPointe de la Manutention17°32’23” S 149°34’7” W February 9, 2024 in French Polynesia ⋅ 🌧 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 weRead more
French PolynesiaPointe de la Manutention17°32’24” S 149°34’6” W February 8, 2024 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☁️ 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,Read more
French PolynesiaChenal de Moorea17°32’38” S 149°42’15” W
February 6, 2024 in French Polynesia ⋅ 🌧 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 asRead more
French PolynesiaPahatea8°54’44” S 140°6’13” W February 4, 2024 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 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 onlyRead more
French PolynesiaPahatea8°54’44” S 140°6’16” W
February 4, 2024 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 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 wasRead more
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