We wrapped up our last four days on solid ground in the glorious islands of Hawaii—and let me tell you, it was equal parts postcard-perfect, comedy of errors, and living history lesson. We kicked things off in stunning Honolulu. The weather was straight out of a brochure: warm, breezy, and carrying that heavenly scent of … More Hawaiian Paradise and Just a Few Bandages
After nine days of nothing but blue horizon and wondering if we’d accidentally joined the Navy, we have finally made landfall in Tahiti. This crossing was a marathon. We navigated four time zone changes and danced across the International Date Line, which resulted in us living through two Mondays. Yes, a literal Groundhog Day scenario, … More Crossing the Pacific: A Journey to Tahiti
We pulled into Moorea early this morning, and let’s just say the commute was a breeze. It’s such a short “hop” from Papeete that the ship didn’t even bother leaving until midnight. I suspect the captain just let the current drift us over while he grabbed a snack. Waking up to the scent of Tahiti … More From the “Yellow Lizard” to the Big Blue: Moorea Magic (and a Side of Card-Sharking)
Ah, Turn Around Day. That magical, high-stakes moment when one cruise ends and another begins. In an ideal world, we’d just roll over in bed, hit snooze, and wake up magically on the next sailing. Well, not exactly that easy but almost. However, Australian customs had other plans. Apparently, they need physical proof that you … More From 1,000 Kids to 1,000 Old Friends
Our final stop on this leg of the journey was Port Vila, Vanuatu. Like its siblings, it’s a stunning little tropical gem. We’ve reached the point in the trip where we’ve officially retired from organized tours; from here on out, we’re going rogue. Armed with my GPSMyCity app, we’re sticking to self-guided walks. It’s much … More Vanuatu: The Last Hurrah Before the Long Haul
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