by GWTAdmin | Aug 19, 2015 | cruiser life, cruising provisioning, French Polynesia, local food, Polynesian locals, produce stands, recipe
“Oh no we can’t sell you half of these,” the Bora Boraproprietor insisted. As a result, I bought nothing.One oddity common among most Polynesians – they don’t like to bargain. In my case, the issue is usually not about price, but quantity. Much... by GWTAdmin | May 22, 2015 | cruiser activities, cruiser destinations, French Polynesia, Hiva Oa, Marquesan Locals, sailing South Pacific
John Ozanne, humble Hiva Oa tour guide extraordinaire,was carving pomme citron with his handy machete.At Hiva Oa’s Tahauku Bay dinghy dock, nearly every morning by 8 am, John Ozanne, a spry gentleman in a baseball cap, red shorts and a Hawaiian shirt hovers... by GWTAdmin | May 17, 2015 | cruisers, French Polynesia, Marquesan Locals, Marquesas, Pearson 365 ketch sailboat Boat maintenance and repair misadventures Hiva Oa
Our bow anchor platform, after it snapped off inHiva Oa’s Tahauku Baie, Marquesas, French Polynesia.There’s smooth sailing… and there’s (mis)adventures. Of late, we seem to revel, unwittingly, in the latter. Here’s what happened on Hiva Oa, Marquesas,... by GWTAdmin | May 14, 2015 | cruiser activities, French Polynesia, Hiva Oa, Marquesan Locals, Marquesas, Traditional Marquesan wedding
Hiva Oa church crowd, festooned in traditional Marquesawedding colors — more red and white than Valentine’s day.“Really, as long as you show up with a gift, it’s ok!” assured our cruising friend Patty of Armagh. She found out that morning from other... by GWTAdmin | May 12, 2015 | bay of penises, bay of virgins, cruiser activities, cruiser destinations, fatu hiva, French Polynesia, hanavave, hiking, Marquesas, sailing South Pacific
Crenelated cliffs of Fatu Hiva, Marquesas, French Polynesia. You know you’re not in Kansas any more!Iconic natural sculptures of Fatu Hiva’s Hanavave Bay “Bay of Virgins.”Originally named the Bay of Penises and renamed by the Catholic... by GWTAdmin | May 1, 2015 | cruiser life, French Polynesia, Hiva Oa, Marquesas, personal hygiene, sailing South Pacific
Wayne – before his Hiva Oa haircut.(Ack – trying to find the after shot!)The long overdue antidote to terrible tresses….Dana – after her Hiva Oa haircut.Wayne – neat & trim after.Dana – before her Hiva Oa haircut.Location...