Category Archives: Marquesas

Fatu Hiva – Day 2 ashore

Another busy day here in Fatu Hiva. In the morning we headed ashore principally to visit the falls nearby. We picked up Ruth and her daughter from Kamaya as we wanted to see some more Tapas together and arrange dinner … Continue reading

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First full day in Fatu Hiva

Waking up in Hanavave and taking in the surroundings makes all the effort of getting here worthwhile. The place is astounding. It has to be noted though that this is the first land for the wind which has crossed nearly … Continue reading

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Steve: Day 22 – landfall

0nm to go. But what a day!!!! I was woken by John at 5am for my morning watch. This was ships time. Local time it was 1:30am. A quick scan of the distance to go revealed we must have had … Continue reading

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