the blog

  • It Takes a Village

    It Takes a Village

    This photo is of some other patrons at the Chinese restaurant here in Savu Savu, who wanted to hold Wade. One of the most marvelous things about Fiji so far is how much the Fijians love Wade. So often when we are eating dinner, our waitress will offer to hold Wade so we can enjoy… Read more

  • First week in Fiji

    Here are some photos from our first week in Fiji. Riki got the safety netting installed on the boat (thanks to those who gave us that gift!) Wade loves climbing along the boom and up the mast. Read more

  • Someone to Love

    We had a lovely wedding on August 17th, 2014 in Port Townsend. Here are some photos with the song “Somebody to Love” by Valerie June. Thanks to all for celebrating with us. 🙂 Read more

  • Kia Island, Vanua Levu, Fiji

    Kia Island, Vanua Levu, Fiji

    Exodus 35 Moses assembled all the congregation of the people of Israel and said to them, “These are the things that the Lord has commanded you to do. 2 Six days work shall be done, but on the seventh day you shall have a Sabbath of solemn rest, holy to the Lord. Whoever does any work on… Read more

  • Shark Fearless HD

    Here is a combination of videos taken from a week in Fiji.  The dolphin footage was shot on a passage to Vauna Levu from Rambi Island.  The shark stills and videos were taken from our time anchored in Varuna Pass.  The music is Gerald Collier performing Pink Floyd’s Fearless. Shark Fearless HD Read more

  • Tempting Fate at Varuna Pass

    Tempting Fate at Varuna Pass

    Guava anchored in Varuna Pass. Sailing towards Varuna Pass the squalls had begun to stack up in the distance and rapidly approaching they seemed to squish together into one massive black sky that dumped bucket of rain.  The upside was Guava was getting a thorough pressure-washing, removing the salt form the days passage and the… Read more