tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34185886687088527072024-03-13T06:23:13.747-07:00Pangaea World TourA blog of our adventures aboard s/v Pangaea, the places we travel on and off the boat, the friends we have met and will meet, and the life lessons we learn along the way. Enjoy!Pangaeaworldtour.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951040402090817004noreply@blogger.comBlogger194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418588668708852707.post-24625247697219669192023-07-10T00:17:00.008-07:002023-07-10T00:25:39.468-07:00Heading to Fiji from New Zealand<p> Greetings from Marsden Cove, NZ. We are checking out of the country and starting our sail to Fiji tomorrow am. We left Riverside Drive Marina a little before noon so we could catch the noon opening of the Whangarei Bridge.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbSl_RQfWTgVLRfZzeI7TFDDLMrVFs-pkJUqNZ2frszD-3tuVvIXm-MEvckrj3ByJNJV-4qRLtXjzkp7Ef8vVPBgUr3RcuNATq86l_eZP6uwIamKF6Eh7IWJR0H4jwvbCuaEh2PUVu-IHwX7af1jYK1zeundfWmriWgfEWlF3zF4tbf6FeXEB3PslE4cN0/s4032/5396A199-04E6-45C6-96DA-D96A0D1DD313.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbSl_RQfWTgVLRfZzeI7TFDDLMrVFs-pkJUqNZ2frszD-3tuVvIXm-MEvckrj3ByJNJV-4qRLtXjzkp7Ef8vVPBgUr3RcuNATq86l_eZP6uwIamKF6Eh7IWJR0H4jwvbCuaEh2PUVu-IHwX7af1jYK1zeundfWmriWgfEWlF3zF4tbf6FeXEB3PslE4cN0/s320/5396A199-04E6-45C6-96DA-D96A0D1DD313.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Our friends Ian, Ronnie, Ad, and Glen assisted us safely out of our slip, which was really appreciated because we had a mini squall move through. 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The passage from Raiatea to Suwarrow is 669 nm. We had good sailing the first day and night, but yesterday the wind was light and we turned on the motor. The wind is predicted to return this afternoon.Pangaeaworldtour.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951040402090817004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418588668708852707.post-41113112286337822022019-09-01T14:33:00.000-07:002019-09-03T10:19:07.514-07:00SuwarrowWe are leaving French Polynesia and heading to New Zealand via Suwarrow, Niue then Tonga. Stay tuned...Pangaeaworldtour.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951040402090817004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418588668708852707.post-47227963316069189202019-08-31T22:24:00.005-07:002019-09-03T13:13:32.591-07:00Saying Goodbyes<div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; line-height: 1.15; padding: 0px;">
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Pangaeaworldtour.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951040402090817004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418588668708852707.post-67053994281981131932019-07-28T19:58:00.000-07:002019-11-16T19:59:07.200-08:00Visit with Cousin Eric<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<br />Pangaeaworldtour.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951040402090817004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418588668708852707.post-38171221119992665602018-10-23T20:11:00.004-07:002019-09-03T11:16:19.684-07:00Leaving French Polynesia for NowWe have been preparing ourselves and the boat for the end of sailing this season. We will return to the boat next May/June. Last weekend we went back to snorkel in Thai’s and today we hiked Mt. Temehani in Raiatea.<br />
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We rode our bikes 3 miles to the trailhead and hiked 1400 vertical feet to get a gorgeous view of the lagoon, mountain and surrounding islands. You can see Bora Bora in the distance.<br />
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Spring flowers abound on this hike!</div>
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It’s definitely spring here as everything is in bloom!<br />
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The ubiquitous red hibiscus flower provides protection from "evil spirits" in French Polynesia. The lagoon makes a pretty impressive background for this gorgeous flower.<br />
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Gorgeous wild orchid<br />
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First Mate KatePangaeaworldtour.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951040402090817004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418588668708852707.post-32668249939288286512018-10-13T20:35:00.000-07:002018-10-14T18:31:37.067-07:00Two weeks in the Leeward Islands: Jerelyn’s Visit<img alt="" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pi93gKaJilE/W8FrUDRvbQI/AAAAAAAAcys/OgO_JimtWvU_4HSgiD1TERZdjoT6T_InACHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" />
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We had an amazing two weeks with Jerelyn on Pangaea. Jerelyn and I have known each other for over 30 years and she has known Mike for almost 10 of those. We are besties from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.<br />
We visited 4 islands in two weeks: Raiatea, Huahine, Bora Bora and Taha’a. Each island had its own special story, but here are the highlights:<br />
We picked up Jerelyn in our dinghy from the airport. As we were heading in her flight flew right over us and she saw us!<br />
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We sailed from Raiatea after doing a fuel and provision stop in Uturoa. We arrived in Fare mid-afternoon after a bit of a sporty sail and took the dinghy into town for a visit to the museum at the La Pita Village Hotel. We stayed for sundowners and dinner. It was a gorgeous night!<br />
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From Fare we headed to Avea Bay to wait out some weather and for Mike to get in some kiteboarding.<br />
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We did some great snorkeling in Avea Bay and decided it should be renamed Anenome Bay because of the rich supply of anenomes and anenome fish!<br />
We sailed back to Raiatea for the evening and then on to Bora Bora the next morning. We had an amazing downwind sail all the way there, and a little boost of extra wind from a squall at the end (without getting wet!).<br />
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We spent the first day in Vaitape and did some provisioning and exploring. The next day we sailed to the southeast side of the island and stayed there for two lovely days.<br />
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We had some great snorkeling here in Bora Bora, including a drift dive off the reef that left me a little scraped and bruised (got pummeled by a couple big waves). Ouch.<br />
The next day we decided to head back to the other side of Bora Bora and were able to get a mooring outside of the famous Bloody Mary’s.<br />
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Since we were in the neighborhood, we thought we ought to go for happy hour and dinner at Bloody Mary’s.<br />
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After a day of biking and exploring the shops in Bora Bora, we headed to Taha’a.<br />
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Every trip we take we buy matching souvenirs. This trip was a silk wrap with a Tahitian pearl from Tahia. The color is lagoon and very true to its name.<br />
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Jerelyn and I were both Hoofers at UW-Madison. Here we are showing our Badger pride with the Hoofers burgee. <br />
Once again, we had a great sail! What made today special was a whale show just outside the pass. There were two sets of mama and calf humpbacks delighting the tourist boats. We saw the second set which was actually a mama and twins! The mama was in great spirits as we were treated to 6 breaches, a fin slap and a tail slap. It was amazing. No footage, sorry. No one dared to leave the experience to get a camera.<br />
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We arrived in Taha’a just before sunset. We sat down for a sundowner and out of the corner of my eye I saw something in the water right next to the boat. It was two manta rays! Minutes later we were visited by a hawksbill turtle! Very cool.<br />
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I woke up in the middle of the night and walked outside. The sky was clear with radiant stars and within minutes I had saw 4 shooting stars. We had some Luci lights on and I looked out in the water on the port side of the boat and the Manta Rays were swimming in th light right next to the boat. I was mesmerized by their dance. What a gift!<br />
The next morning we did a snorkel of the coral gardens.<br />
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The gardens were beautiful! It was like snorkeling in an aquarium! Jerelyn saw an orange and brown octopus!<br />
We set sail mid-day back to Raiatea. We had dinner reservations at the Raiatea Lodge with Kate and Alan (Itagime).<br />
We took the dingy to dinner just in time for a spectacular sunset complete with dolphins swimming in the bay!<br />
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We returned Jerelyn to the Raiatea Airport in the dinghy for a full circle departure back to Papeete. We miss her already!<br />
What a fabulous two weeks! Thank you, my friend!<br />
First Mate Kate<br />
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It turned out to be a perfect place! Gorgeous and plenty of sandy beaches to walk and from which to kite.<br />
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Our friends Kate and Alan on Itajime joined us in Toau. We had a fun time exploring together!<br />
On one of our hikes we discovered that there were pigs on the island so we saved all of our organic scraps and brought them to the pigs on the beach. They were very happy to see us!<br />
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Mike got some kiting in, although he got a bit tossed around in the strong wind gusts.<br />
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We did have a break from the wind and were able to do some paddling.<br />
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Fun was had by all!<br />
First Mate Kate<br />
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My dear friend Kathy a.k.a. Mamma Goddess came to French Polynesia for a whirlwind visit! She flew into Fakarava and the adventure began.<br />
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We started out in Pakakota after a pickup from the airport from Matthieu from Pakakota Yacht Services and a drink at La Paillote.<br />
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We watched a gorgeous sunset from here.<br />
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After a stunning sunrise we sailed to the south pass. We got in a quick snorkel in the anchorage and took a walk on the beach.<br />
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We decided to go to Hirifa because the weather was cloudy and not ideal for diving the pass. We got there in time to go for a hike and have a margarita on the beach at sunset, complete with beach puppies !<br />
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The south pass of Fakarava was next on the agenda, with a drift dive or two in mind. The weather ended up cooperating beautifully; we had two stellar days to dive the pass and adjacent coral gardens. Kathy seemed pretty uneasy about diving with blacktop reef sharks but she did it!<br />
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We ended the week back at the north end of Fakarava. We had a great dinner at Chez Elda and then took Kathy to the airport in the dinghy the next day.<br />
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Thank you, Kathy! We had so much fun!<br />
First Mate Kate<br />
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First Mate KatePangaeaworldtour.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951040402090817004noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418588668708852707.post-40997873207388703992018-06-30T17:46:00.009-07:002018-06-30T22:25:57.475-07:00Huahine, French Polynesia<p>We had planned on sailing from Huahine to the Tuamotus, but the winds and seas sounded a bit sporty to deal with as my first sail of the season. Instead, we decided to do a little exploring of Huahine.
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<p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zr5iq3Uz5_8/WzhU3pFO_BI/AAAAAAAAcZs/oqICwZ_mhBwJdJRLpgItbEbYmUMi3qs3QCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p><p>Our Anchorage in Fare</p>
<p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LNs3MADZkJI/WzhV8hARRyI/AAAAAAAAcZ4/RRzpEg5f-2cBXkZV8XVu9a5JvqX-KBecwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p><p>Our “Clown Bikes”</p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cBnkHjSDtao/WzhW-nAJ__I/AAAAAAAAcaQ/wwZF-T8jYYIxZOr24QFqWiV-Pu0DcHteACHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p><p>Getting diesel and gasoline from the gas station to the dinghy to the boat. That shopping cart was very handy!</p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bbtddXc3rto/WzhXtM9FFMI/AAAAAAAAcao/0kL0rZyeRLEC3Jx_7MVqaj7CwQo2F4mFQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p><p>Our neighbor in the anchorage. Rumor has it you can rent it on Airbnb.</p><p>Fare is on the large island or Huahine Nui. We moved down to Avea Bay and circumnavigated Huahine Iti, the smaller island of Huahine, on our bikes.</p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OabVXCsqLFk/Wzhd9AC5UYI/AAAAAAAAca4/wEY6Pds33G8yRaktKv-n2wAsuuvXa6L2gCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p><p>The islands are quite hilly and mountainous, which makes them an interesting ride. </p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xTdPOiRbnmQ/Wzhe8SyfSfI/AAAAAAAAcbE/-y6DAlGKvDkvHnQxPrgMea5Wkbspw1DewCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p><p>Here is a beautiful bay between Huahine Iti looking at Huahine Nui.</p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OBPbuOl-DOY/WzhiY26iKyI/AAAAAAAAcbU/8sAjwt54lLgrzN-2Z_8zadPnfU4LLis9ACHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p><p>We had a beautiful day for a gorgeous, scenic tour.</p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8LzDePBhLFA/WzhjAiGYMEI/AAAAAAAAcbc/BkwvSF65fpE0xXZ7mGTWwfIIaNzmSv8LgCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p><p>Including a little local art!</p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n7VvoNqDGm4/WzhjnxpyEmI/AAAAAAAAcbo/S8VkOXcWvNkHfVjWy-g1TwXOXNSIcM7TwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p><p>This is Avea Bay....looking from shore out to our anchorage from a hotel.</p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-riyiruVH_5c/WzhkuFnjHFI/AAAAAAAAcb4/VHnlYYf3O0cEhQGPxf_NWwIB39SDYASUACHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p><p>Simply stunning. I’m sure we will have more Huahine pics in the future.</p><p>First Mate Kate</p>
Pangaeaworldtour.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951040402090817004noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418588668708852707.post-47503334082449651402018-06-30T17:05:00.012-07:002018-06-30T21:09:13.223-07:00Raiatea, French Polynesia<p>We have spent the last month enjoying our continued exploration of Raiatea. We left the boat here for the hurricane season but didn’t have much time to explore last season. </p>
<p>Mike’s Birthday was celebrated in style at the Raiatea Lodge. We had a delicious and beautifully plated meal followed by amazing creme brûlée and chocolate lava cake with a sparkler! </p>
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<p>We circumnavigated first by bike (42 miles) and then by boat with our friends Tom and Sylvia on Cinnabar and their guests Joe and Lisa.</p>
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<p>Taputapuatea is a sacred Marae that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tribal leaders came here for religious and social gatherings.</p>
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<p>The crew on Cinnabar </p>
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<p>A ceremony site </p>
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<p> A large site for sacrifices and religious gatherings.</p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZAftlT8d8Yw/WzhTrbNn3hI/AAAAAAAAcZU/ccRNJjRq7oooTyt784gGbGQy9Vu5TYg4ACHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p><p>Lisa wearing the traditional Polynesian plumeria flower behind her ear.</p>
<p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9vAxpvdjY_w/WzhSuDLq93I/AAAAAAAAcZI/U_3WppYvHHEOpif3fzyU9rQdYXE1iFVfwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p><p>Pangaea and Cinnabar in the bay off the Marae.</p>
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<p>A perfect rainbow after a morning squall.</p>
<p>Happy to be back in French Polynesia!</p>
<p>First Mate Kate</p>
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Pangaeaworldtour.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951040402090817004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418588668708852707.post-42452451861521435532018-03-18T17:10:00.000-07:002018-10-14T18:24:49.629-07:00Sandhill Crane FesitvalI had always wanted to go down to Monte Vista, CO for the Sandhill Crane festival. Cranes are particularly special to me (along with most birds) thanks to my parent’s interest when I was younger. They took me to the International Crane Foundation when I was in middle school and I tried to imitate the call of the cranes. Apparently I got it on the first try, as a Siberian Crane did a mating dance for me.<br />
Now, every time I go home to Middleton I walk through the Conservancy near my folks house with my dad to see the Sandhills. My dad swears there is a soprano “Katie Crane” that imitates my call.<br />
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Now that my sister and I both have homes in Colorado, I thought this was the time to go. My friend Kathy and her boyfriend Shawn came along, as well.<br />
We decided to go the weekend after the official Crane Festival to miss the crowds.<br />
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We got up before sunrise and drove down to the Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge. It was a gorgeous morning.<br />
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The cranes were starting to awaken and chatter but really started vocalizing with the sunrise!<br />
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It was really something! I’m going back again next year! The only thing that would have made the weekend more special is if our dad had been with us. Maybe someday.<br />
First Mate Kate<br />
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<br />Pangaeaworldtour.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951040402090817004noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418588668708852707.post-12637257649181541072018-03-04T17:10:00.000-08:002018-10-14T18:24:09.059-07:00Mom’s 80th<img alt="" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2IGoIa0jWfk/W8KFRshtCsI/AAAAAAAAdAE/rYqOx-jajmgK46XCOYcuCxJK34F1aMbWwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" /><br />
I surprised my mom and flew home to Madison, WI for her 80th. I went for a jog in the conservancy every day. I just love it!<br />
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I decided to throw her a little party with our immediate family members at her favorite restaurant Captain Bill’s but she just thought the three of us were going. When she got there, the rest of the family was there!<br />
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Mom and Dad<br />
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My cousin Eric, Aunt Lynne and Uncle John (my mom’s brother) drove down from Minneapolis.<br />
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Mom blowing out her candles.<br />
Many thanks to my brother John and his wife Karen and my sister Ellie and her husband Alec for keeping the secret and getting everyone there on time, including Mike!<br />
First Mate KatePangaeaworldtour.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951040402090817004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418588668708852707.post-1257556934222500032018-02-11T16:55:00.000-08:002018-10-14T18:22:03.044-07:00Mexico Fun! We got home from Austria and needed to thaw a bit. What better place to do that than our home away from home...La Paz/La Ventana Mexico! So we rented an Airbnb in La Paz for a few nights and spent some time with our friends Stacy and Bob from Denver and our sailing friends Lola & Manny and Sylvia and Tom! Then we rented a house with our friends Joe and Vicki in La Ventana. So. Much. Fun!<br />
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Our friends Rob and Nancy were down in La Ventana with their friend Ralph and our friend Paul flew down on his own.<br />
Then, our friend Lisa who we met in La Paz on her way to cross the South Pacific just before we did, joined us for a night and grabbed coffee with us, Nancy and Rob. Awesome!<br />
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Gracias Amigos!<br />
First Mate Kate<br />
<br />Pangaeaworldtour.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951040402090817004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418588668708852707.post-67780143157950881142018-01-20T15:50:00.000-08:002018-10-14T18:18:01.896-07:00Women’s March, Denver, COWe flew home from Austria just in time for the Women’s March in Denver. I am proud to have marched with one of my besties, Kathy. We both felt the universal energy around us. It was very powerful.<br />
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The Women’s March was largely about women uniting for empowerment, support and love of our country. There was also a lot of concern about Trump. However, the energy I felt was positive and supportive and hopeful.<br />
We will persist!<br />
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First Mate Kate<br />
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<br />Pangaeaworldtour.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951040402090817004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418588668708852707.post-2434715451970135522018-01-09T08:28:00.017-08:002018-10-14T18:12:22.504-07:00Austria<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">
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<p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S5NmZpdE9zY/W8Lq2H32l3I/AAAAAAAAdJM/g4MLW9hXk60A-ys5BRvCXGWsZk3HmYbqQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""></p><p>Klimt “The Kiss”-pretty amazing to see this in person (along with many other originals). Here are a few of my other favorite ladies:</p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W4odwL_ZGZc/W8LrWX61VuI/AAAAAAAAdJU/rNPvePabpjkS_8vuTRRXAvWmpODkh-pyQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""></p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nm9V-eNHt74/W8Lr0yjQFMI/AAAAAAAAdJg/yr6oXeEaWAYupZlCETATCGMgoQHjNm0IACHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""></p><p>Outside of Belvedere Castle</p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SsqcdNM4BHY/W8LsW6hgktI/AAAAAAAAdJo/bngTYo-vzPwv9IIkPpoeTIx0WJpCOiV6wCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p>
<p>Back in Innsbruck </p><p>Christian and Helena took Mike and I to an old ski resort near the Italian border very popular with Austrians. We skinned up the mountain and got to ski down. A great workout!</p>
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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TFf5kaUOcA0/WbNBRo-HkeI/AAAAAAAAS0M/epr9U16u_ns-U_mlppaN8DVgCw9yxTSrgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-633803206.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We got up early, took our dinghy to shore and provisioned at the grocery store for our trip to Tahaa.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vy5Ub5T962M/WbNBUZUBY4I/AAAAAAAAS0Q/6Em3mZPmK1QC6cHuJXQjBBoNcII6hPF9QCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--432783560.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vy5Ub5T962M/WbNBUZUBY4I/AAAAAAAAS0Q/6Em3mZPmK1QC6cHuJXQjBBoNcII6hPF9QCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--432783560.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We had a quick motor over to Tahaa. When we arrived at the pass, dolphins joined us and swam at our bow!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I6z7Qu6NP4M/WbNBXNsAMpI/AAAAAAAAS0U/SPB3b0GNZt8cNJZb-cgTmbrX9l0wKkpDACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--2049441941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I6z7Qu6NP4M/WbNBXNsAMpI/AAAAAAAAS0U/SPB3b0GNZt8cNJZb-cgTmbrX9l0wKkpDACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--2049441941.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EpPcrXiUj9s/WbNBkfpo4jI/AAAAAAAAS0o/0zyP0ociWfw-OSG1bNdhlfqEH_LLk14xQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-941623180.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EpPcrXiUj9s/WbNBkfpo4jI/AAAAAAAAS0o/0zyP0ociWfw-OSG1bNdhlfqEH_LLk14xQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-941623180.jpg"></a></div>We anchored just inside the pass and did a drift dive of both sides of the pass. It was excellent snorkeling!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g7vXNKSZ1QE/WbNBmwUP5qI/AAAAAAAAS0s/gpg0kgIBDfMKfJncLmUjxG7Qx2hzB9JtgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1437915911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g7vXNKSZ1QE/WbNBmwUP5qI/AAAAAAAAS0s/gpg0kgIBDfMKfJncLmUjxG7Qx2hzB9JtgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1437915911.jpg"></a></div>Due to a wind event we decided to pull up anchor and head to a more protected bay -Tapuamu Bay.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The weather was very windy and rainy for the rest of our time with Katie and Robin, but we managed to do a few fun things with them and Alcyone before they left.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IyUjNR7SFME/WbNBcaMs02I/AAAAAAAAS0c/07OpbM-hO2cKn2PoA9_5YQYyUXLpJqhnQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--578759424.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IyUjNR7SFME/WbNBcaMs02I/AAAAAAAAS0c/07OpbM-hO2cKn2PoA9_5YQYyUXLpJqhnQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--578759424.jpg"></a></div>Pari Pari, a local rum distillery who also sold coconut oils, soaps, sprays and much needed wifi minutes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mP_HS-zHLLI/WbNBe5QP0zI/AAAAAAAAS0g/LizuhDGb-nkDpDfvmT4kTweiIcidCKmhACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--960484708.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mP_HS-zHLLI/WbNBe5QP0zI/AAAAAAAAS0g/LizuhDGb-nkDpDfvmT4kTweiIcidCKmhACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--960484708.jpg"></a></div>Sugar cane juice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gtnzis9OmYA/WbNBhSaQE3I/AAAAAAAAS0k/9ohOAYXxkMoBAMkfEtPCdqHf8UJgUsBCACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1450422832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gtnzis9OmYA/WbNBhSaQE3I/AAAAAAAAS0k/9ohOAYXxkMoBAMkfEtPCdqHf8UJgUsBCACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1450422832.jpg"></a></div>House Rum</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1371QwH3BVs/WbNBZpQJujI/AAAAAAAAS0Y/qENLWiepTdIAtOwvBSGjWQKfHO1afwBIQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1350893792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1371QwH3BVs/WbNBZpQJujI/AAAAAAAAS0Y/qENLWiepTdIAtOwvBSGjWQKfHO1afwBIQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1350893792.jpg"></a></div>And the 55 proof! Makes great rum punch!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We also went to Ia Orana Pearl Farm. Tama came to our boats with his panga and took us to the pearl farm. He also gave us a tour of the operation. This was the friendliest, most comprehensive tour we have experienced. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ajYSXaTaDa8/WbRnhN9-43I/AAAAAAAAS2A/m1hFnOD0bbsUYFfqPksrV_5Cz0XddviBwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--543979047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ajYSXaTaDa8/WbRnhN9-43I/AAAAAAAAS2A/m1hFnOD0bbsUYFfqPksrV_5Cz0XddviBwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--543979047.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Each pearl takes 18-24 months to grow. If the pearl forms well, another pearl is made with the same size graft or implant as the original pearl and it will also take 18-24 months to develop. 60 percent of pearls fail to grow in the oysters.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rwlIM4Al0M4/WbOEZ4oHOZI/AAAAAAAAS1k/Tq74nOeD_Tk-WZs-pv0lqrNUUUUspITawCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-121164607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rwlIM4Al0M4/WbOEZ4oHOZI/AAAAAAAAS1k/Tq74nOeD_Tk-WZs-pv0lqrNUUUUspITawCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-121164607.jpg"></a></div>What makes the pearl so beautiful? A piece of the margarita black-lipped oyster shell is inserted with the graft to influence its color. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e0vSqcJtQQE/WbNkemcdk9I/AAAAAAAAS08/CHEeddv6LRgmdbgYcHZwlXt9w2WcMyXBQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1751944547.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e0vSqcJtQQE/WbNkemcdk9I/AAAAAAAAS08/CHEeddv6LRgmdbgYcHZwlXt9w2WcMyXBQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1751944547.jpg"></a></div>How can you choose just one? They are all so beautiful! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Katie bought some earrings and a few gifts and Betsy bought a long strand of pearls. Fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The two weeks went really fast and it came time to say "Goodbye for now" to Katie and Robin. We put them on the ferry to Raiatea where they had a little time to explore before catching their flight to Papeete.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I5JF2N94Rcs/WbNkiW9fJfI/AAAAAAAAS1A/-z8zhlAHsIAfvqIDonT0n_4rhLGge21OgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--415261660.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I5JF2N94Rcs/WbNkiW9fJfI/AAAAAAAAS1A/-z8zhlAHsIAfvqIDonT0n_4rhLGge21OgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--415261660.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UGYcn8ELKs0/WbOESoDq2PI/AAAAAAAAS1c/0oGdUUtwPaUcL-bj_wM2LQMOWzH6UEiYACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1491535619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UGYcn8ELKs0/WbOESoDq2PI/AAAAAAAAS1c/0oGdUUtwPaUcL-bj_wM2LQMOWzH6UEiYACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1491535619.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NtIc4qBzFO4/WbNkkTd35AI/AAAAAAAAS1E/-U9UjbEQQqsG9MGHIi9UFX6VZybt456qACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1044313720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NtIc4qBzFO4/WbNkkTd35AI/AAAAAAAAS1E/-U9UjbEQQqsG9MGHIi9UFX6VZybt456qACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1044313720.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We had such fun ! It was sad to see them go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wiyQRomSBUw/WbNknt6g6wI/AAAAAAAAS1I/pJt-_R4ROeYywjVYbS2jfQkoPRbUQCB6QCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1060546692.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wiyQRomSBUw/WbNknt6g6wI/AAAAAAAAS1I/pJt-_R4ROeYywjVYbS2jfQkoPRbUQCB6QCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1060546692.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">First Mate Kate</div>Pangaeaworldtour.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16951040402090817004noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418588668708852707.post-91298066968006854462017-09-08T18:17:00.001-07:002017-09-08T18:17:48.775-07:00Huahine<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Fi1hjctLRCU/WbNA2lVdYBI/AAAAAAAASzs/OEqvPhJTMZ8is6sSFbxAocTqFRxAJZtzQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--313646208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Fi1hjctLRCU/WbNA2lVdYBI/AAAAAAAASzs/OEqvPhJTMZ8is6sSFbxAocTqFRxAJZtzQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--313646208.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is the view of Huahine from outside the reef. We arrived mid-morning in Fare and picked up a mooring ball. Our friends Kenny and Besty on Alcyone were there and Kenny assisted the ball pickup.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We were all a bit tired but decided to get off the boat and explore a bit and have lunch at the "Yacht Club".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2qE0c0mg8Ic/WbM-VrmrlGI/AAAAAAAASyc/6By_sConxk0JWENa9vwjUCCAakah0bNEQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-178365230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2qE0c0mg8Ic/WbM-VrmrlGI/AAAAAAAASyc/6By_sConxk0JWENa9vwjUCCAakah0bNEQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-178365230.jpg"></a></div>View from the Yacht Club Restaurant </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eOcbkWQCYzs/WbM_4jGx8sI/AAAAAAAASzU/9useDtSfGtEvtx1w8ZlCevIyCS4UmrJmACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-70773628.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eOcbkWQCYzs/WbM_4jGx8sI/AAAAAAAASzU/9useDtSfGtEvtx1w8ZlCevIyCS4UmrJmACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-70773628.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Huahine is an old island compared to Tahiti or Mo'orea and was created by three distinct volcanic eruptions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OECrlPRw4I4/WbM-GCbXZXI/AAAAAAAASyQ/KrqNgNIZNmk1PN2lCvYEHwxwdeJuLUm_wCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1343244021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OECrlPRw4I4/WbM-GCbXZXI/AAAAAAAASyQ/KrqNgNIZNmk1PN2lCvYEHwxwdeJuLUm_wCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1343244021.jpg"></a></div>Mike and Katie</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The next day all six of us rented bikes and did a tour of the island. It was a great day! Here are some of the highlights: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T2RtZyUdkCc/WbM-oWCn3sI/AAAAAAAASyw/tWhZpL3n3i0nSN3WBYKLEoPzJ58JWpPOACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-268650733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T2RtZyUdkCc/WbM-oWCn3sI/AAAAAAAASyw/tWhZpL3n3i0nSN3WBYKLEoPzJ58JWpPOACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-268650733.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Shell Museum</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MUwieIovc1c/WbNA_DueePI/AAAAAAAASz0/jqUf6gG2WpcoDT4U2V77luLZXdLCgKg4ACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1620091913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MUwieIovc1c/WbNA_DueePI/AAAAAAAASz0/jqUf6gG2WpcoDT4U2V77luLZXdLCgKg4ACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1620091913.jpg"></a></div>Cone shells are poisonous ! Don't pick them up on the beach unless they are walking away (with a hermit crab inside)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XaYvKHq4CqU/WbM_15NQ1NI/AAAAAAAASzQ/dpkAzzKVht4ZV21FTBuuxXVgPt2Bm9T1gCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-288285291.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XaYvKHq4CqU/WbM_15NQ1NI/AAAAAAAASzQ/dpkAzzKVht4ZV21FTBuuxXVgPt2Bm9T1gCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-288285291.jpg"></a></div>Avea Bay</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FL3bIsTV4xw/WbM-Q-ShGhI/AAAAAAAASyY/bjJIBdK5CksLmUHDqyrRnPWGglfAQCjswCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--380507642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FL3bIsTV4xw/WbM-Q-ShGhI/AAAAAAAASyY/bjJIBdK5CksLmUHDqyrRnPWGglfAQCjswCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--380507642.jpg"></a></div>Arriving at the sacred Marae archeological site</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hENyxJviS28/WbNA8BJly6I/AAAAAAAASzw/GGOHDP5YGiYiAY0Zc21N2mJE74pQQX95wCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-542739674.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hENyxJviS28/WbNA8BJly6I/AAAAAAAASzw/GGOHDP5YGiYiAY0Zc21N2mJE74pQQX95wCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-542739674.jpg"></a></div>Marae were important ceremonial sites throughout French Polynesia</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hqk2Kmd0CrY/WbM9xlCSXRI/AAAAAAAASyM/1bnc56wnvL46vc1gng-Ewbd0ppZAA8JRACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1138869092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hqk2Kmd0CrY/WbM9xlCSXRI/AAAAAAAASyM/1bnc56wnvL46vc1gng-Ewbd0ppZAA8JRACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1138869092.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hegVIas2X9Y/WbM_nuZTshI/AAAAAAAASzE/mUr8Am-R1j8LS7vxRdOQ59nhGysJUBwtACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1930211503.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hegVIas2X9Y/WbM_nuZTshI/AAAAAAAASzE/mUr8Am-R1j8LS7vxRdOQ59nhGysJUBwtACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1930211503.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rGZyscLovMg/WbNAweWnXZI/AAAAAAAASzk/4DAwKSvYkx0jlpsET7dDT5bLws-37zMwACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-194239419.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rGZyscLovMg/WbNAweWnXZI/AAAAAAAASzk/4DAwKSvYkx0jlpsET7dDT5bLws-37zMwACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-194239419.jpg"></a></div>Bobby Holcomb, a rock artist who lived in Huahine for a while, was featured in the Marae information center. He drew significant inspiration for his music from Huahine and French Polynesia.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PKObqVgsX_U/WbNAzwvoqKI/AAAAAAAASzo/OrEcg3G7-P0fzFScnziVeCW0jyvARvTXQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--597605863.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PKObqVgsX_U/WbNAzwvoqKI/AAAAAAAASzo/OrEcg3G7-P0fzFScnziVeCW0jyvARvTXQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--597605863.jpg"></a></div>He was also a talented artist</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--xx2_8iDMNI/WbM-JrvBMSI/AAAAAAAASyU/OGP7eg948nIKfFMOHjIwOCg7XcxAIc1jgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1493629473.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--xx2_8iDMNI/WbM-JrvBMSI/AAAAAAAASyU/OGP7eg948nIKfFMOHjIwOCg7XcxAIc1jgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1493629473.jpg"></a></div>Betsy in front of a fish trap</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ejz2zuSHLnM/WbNBIHr3oOI/AAAAAAAAS0A/yBg7rZsJkfctk63lNXaZrHgflUET6aD6gCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1163409277.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ejz2zuSHLnM/WbNBIHr3oOI/AAAAAAAAS0A/yBg7rZsJkfctk63lNXaZrHgflUET6aD6gCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1163409277.jpg"></a></div>The fish traps were destroyed over time and have recently been restored as an important part of Huahine history.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-swl2RZQTW3w/WbM-dpj0nvI/AAAAAAAASyk/E4uyPGgLGZcopBdE33bf01Pg6Bzr6rIzACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1110478683.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-swl2RZQTW3w/WbM-dpj0nvI/AAAAAAAASyk/E4uyPGgLGZcopBdE33bf01Pg6Bzr6rIzACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1110478683.jpg"></a></div>We followed signs for ice cream and found this wonderful beach !</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hSybTBr5rUo/WbNBCKhMlAI/AAAAAAAASz4/rFOpxE3P9acWr-ji32T9N5Aq4P23CVI5wCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-692570615.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hSybTBr5rUo/WbNBCKhMlAI/AAAAAAAASz4/rFOpxE3P9acWr-ji32T9N5Aq4P23CVI5wCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-692570615.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9fxFfVabXEU/WbM-xM0r5GI/AAAAAAAASy4/e8dNQYJE3Mk_0xSR3NfgYcwTaW6Y2IFrgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1329888619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9fxFfVabXEU/WbM-xM0r5GI/AAAAAAAASy4/e8dNQYJE3Mk_0xSR3NfgYcwTaW6Y2IFrgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1329888619.jpg"></a></div>It turned out that the ice cream was at the art studio of Melanie, an American who moved to Huahine and paints mostly Polynesian scenes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4LtPDhkH7Fo/WbM-rRR7FjI/AAAAAAAASy0/gSj1N26lMqgC06IlbvXkVq0KIsFnppBYACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-757843719.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4LtPDhkH7Fo/WbM-rRR7FjI/AAAAAAAASy0/gSj1N26lMqgC06IlbvXkVq0KIsFnppBYACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-757843719.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Melanie wasn't in her studio but it was open for exploration. Her art was colorful and active and clearly inspired by people, places and activities (many of which are from Huahine).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xdn60kMVeYk/WbM_lLY_CXI/AAAAAAAASzA/mubXHMfk3NIBgFatQUIVdlx_xkNJ2o9AQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1428341751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xdn60kMVeYk/WbM_lLY_CXI/AAAAAAAASzA/mubXHMfk3NIBgFatQUIVdlx_xkNJ2o9AQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1428341751.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F5nTC3lCvyY/WbM9kuIkK4I/AAAAAAAASyA/Pa-LEtlDoCUZBlf4DSjg5XhboPSCLWh5wCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1221873963.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F5nTC3lCvyY/WbM9kuIkK4I/AAAAAAAASyA/Pa-LEtlDoCUZBlf4DSjg5XhboPSCLWh5wCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1221873963.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We continued on our bike tour and found cold coconuts (coconut water) to refresh us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JXC5gBd2OZA/WbM9qFnp5wI/AAAAAAAASyE/WpZV-3A2CPAHL-UpledFT2f34sFEULfUQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--636758575.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3koL13HtbBU/WbM_8ds2ymI/AAAAAAAASzY/rPoO0bbaTi4u9mIZFgD9nz7GHZPPNC5XgCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1179395259.jpg"></a></div>The gang</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-So8HLBwrPFM/WbNBOkbPFtI/AAAAAAAAS0I/svftGmeuPf8UQYkqKGbF-tPcwF7V-w3oACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1901484264.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-So8HLBwrPFM/WbNBOkbPFtI/AAAAAAAAS0I/svftGmeuPf8UQYkqKGbF-tPcwF7V-w3oACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1901484264.jpg"></a></div>An interesting catamaran project</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m1VqNY9opC0/WbM_sAnt3SI/AAAAAAAASzI/7EW30RUkquA1ktYthvsrxblWBXh0mAYtwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1450842440.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m1VqNY9opC0/WbM_sAnt3SI/AAAAAAAASzI/7EW30RUkquA1ktYthvsrxblWBXh0mAYtwCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1450842440.jpg"></a></div>The lagoon/bay was a nice distraction on our ride back to the anchorage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bdNnW5Z0EnA/WbNBKzMZTtI/AAAAAAAAS0E/pl_-WMJcD2wyP0CmvfkTI2tWzRs9I9-sACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--466365621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bdNnW5Z0EnA/WbNBKzMZTtI/AAAAAAAAS0E/pl_-WMJcD2wyP0CmvfkTI2tWzRs9I9-sACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--466365621.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ji1ywYSegMk/WbM-kqZzrvI/AAAAAAAASys/XnW9k8BnbIQZDjGQauE2JOMq5NRrzFJQQCHMYCw/s640/blogger-image-1616702336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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