by GWTAdmin | Oct 1, 2015 | adventures ashore, cruiser activities, cruiser destinations, meeting locals, Nieafu TONGA, sailing South Pacific
All red-decked rugby fans, these more traditionally garbed ladiesshow their support more conservatively than this bare-chested,buff boy partaking in the parade.Beep-Beep-Beep-ing horns and singing caught our attention as we ambled along the one road encircling “New... by GWTAdmin | Sep 29, 2015 | cruiser destinations, cruiser humor, cruiser life, Nieafu TONGA
Wayne, unhappily hunkered under a blanket for warmthour first morning in Neiafu, Tonga. It was 70 degrees Fand damp but not raining.Rain rain go away is not just a childhood chant. It’s supposed to be the dry season here in Tonga’s Vava’u group of... by GWTAdmin | Jul 31, 2015 | adventures ashore, cruiser destinations, kayaking, maupiti french polynesia, motus, sailing South Pacific
My trusty West Marine kayak was the perfect choice to reachthe motu nearest our Maupiti anchorage. The other two kayakswere from pension guests on that same motu.Maupiti, one of French Polynesia’s less visited Society Islands, is ringed by protective reefs and... by GWTAdmin | Jul 22, 2015 | cruiser destinations, Polynesian boats
Boat in local dock near Fare, Huahine, French Polynesia.Wayne noticed in French Polynesia the local motor boats don’t have steering wheels. Instead they use more of a joystick.We’ve not seen this before in our travels and wonder if it will remain... by GWTAdmin | Jul 21, 2015 | adventures ashore, cruiser destinations, Huahine French Polynesia, road trip, sailing the South Pacific
Huahine Iti view, near a large marae.For a mere $35 we rented a scooter for a half day* island tour of Huahine, French Polynesia.Huahine high point a little above the prior photo. These colors are not photo-shopped!Surfer inspiring waves just outside... by GWTAdmin | Jun 2, 2015 | cruiser activities, cruiser destinations, cruising provisioning, hiking, Marquesan Locals, road food, Ua Poa Marquesas
$5 USD entry free — in theory — outside sizable, restoredUa Poa Zekao Hakahau ceremonial site.”Are you a cruiser?” the wiry-haired guy in the Ua Poa, French Polynesia grocery store asked (in English), with a grin. Thus started our...