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  • Motown

    Motown

    Our buddy and climbing partner Mo came to visit us for 12 days. It was Mo’s first time snorkeling, and they loved it. Good thing they are a good swimmer, as the first snorkel featured lots of current and waves. We did lots of snorkeling. Our first day sailing Mo was terrified the whole time.… Read more

  • Tomu at the Tiller

    Tomu demonstrates his ability to start and drive our dinghy, Patch. He learned all this on his own from watching Hannah and I operate. We spend many hours in Patch for entertainment. Enjoy! Read more

  • Po Po comes to town

    Po Po comes to town

    My mom came for a two week visit. I learned how you say grandma in Fijian: bubu (pronounced boombu). It sure was nice having her on board. She played with Wade non-stop, helped with cooking, and even washed diapers and clothes! I was sad after she left. She’s special. Wade was sad too. He got… Read more

  • First steps

    First Steps.  Wade graduating from stumbling between parents to fun walking.  Filmed on Hilton and Melva’s deck at Ratty’s Landing in Ngunguru, NZ.  Enjoy! Read more

  • A trip to New Zealand to see about Wondy

    A trip to New Zealand to see about Wondy

    My auntie Evi has been an indomitable force in my life. She was a dream steward for my siblings and I. She was always encouraging us to take our retirement in our 20’s not our 60’s, much to my father’s chagrin. She gave us opportunities that we wouldn’t otherwise have had. She taught me to… Read more

  • Savu Savu times

    Savu Savu times

    svguavajelly: Our friend Steve from S/V Lady Carolina. Carolina hanging out in our cockpit one hot afternoon. Our neighbor Frank from S/V Frieda. He’s the best because he loves to bake, and he brings us fresh out of the oven cake and bread. He also can play almost every Cat Stevens song on the guitar.… Read more