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
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
After the physical exertion of the “Cannibal Photo Op” yesterday, a sea day was exactly what the doctor ordered—or at least, a very slow morning. My back is still sending me formal complaints about the “getting back up” portion of the photoshoot. Chuck, too, seems to have accepted his fate; in 2017 he looked like … More From Cannibal Pots to French Bingo Halls
Our first official stop brought us to Mystery Island, Vanuatu. This place is essentially a postcard that came to life—it’s tiny, stunning, and has just enough shade to make you forget you’re sharing the ocean with 1,000 children. Before we got to the beach, we had to fulfill a family tradition. Back in 2017, we … More Family Traditions on Mystery Island: A Travel Tale
We had an early wake-up call this morning to catch our ship. Our hotel had been incredibly gracious upon our arrival, letting us check in a glorious five hours early. Naturally, to maintain the cosmic balance, they promptly booted us out the exact same amount of time early today. Fair enough! We will gladly take … More 1,000 Kids, 33 Days, oh no…..
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