Paradise Found!
. Thursday, May 20th – It is not far along the south coast of Nuku Hiva from Baie de Taiohae to Daniel’s Bay. At 1645, we slowly round a point and enter Baie de Ta [...]
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Glimpses of Paradise
Five little vowels: A, E, I, O, U. How much trouble can one get into with 5 little vowels? Plenty! Across the vast expanse of Polynesia, there are approximately 21 closely rel [...]
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The Bounty of the Tropics
Saturday, May 8th – After our visit to Fatu Hiva, the most southern island of the Marquesas, Avante now is setting a course to explore the rest of the islands. We enjoy [...]
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The Marquesas – In Search of Paradise
Monday, May 3rd – This is Paradise? We’re not so sure. Unable to find room in the crowded anchorage behind the shelter of the breakwater, Avante is anchored in the expos [...]
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Puddle Jumping
When it comes to understanding the immense size of the Pacific Ocean, traditional world maps do this mighty ocean an injustice. They divide it in half! As if of no consequence [...]