Port of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Poynesia (Day 15)

Hello from the South Pacific.

It is beautiful; heat and steam increase with each mile. Speaking of miles, we have now sailed 4,716 of them. Most have been bump, bump, bumpy. The rough seas make getting around the ship difficult (I've actually made it a game, sort of like frogger), but they bring deep sleep.

Today was our first port using a "tender". This is when you drop anchor and use smaller boats "tenders" to take you to land. It was fun; a bonus boat ride.

Nuku Hiva is what I imagined French Polynesia to be; jaw dropping beautiful. Lush green mountains, striking blue water and friendly locals to greet you with flowers and a smile. In town, I met a couple from Sausalito, CA.... small world. They were to meet up with friends that have no roots, only fins. They home schooled their kids, while sailing the world.

A bit about the Island

Entering port:

Tender & village:

The Navigator from afar. She's a pretty girl... that catamaran was ridiculous!