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McCall, ID
We departed from down under in mid October, and after seven flights, time spent in Colorado and New Jersey, many time zone changes, and one encounter with a movie star … we are back in Idaho! We left New Zealand during their spring, had glorious...
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Finally – a GREAT passage! We had fantastic weather for the 1,200 nm run from Tonga, arriving into the Bay of Islands at 1230 local, just as a cold front arrived, this of course meaning 30 kts on the nose and pouring rain....
Kenutu Island, Tonga
On a certain warm July afternoon, my father stood on the trash dock of Vava’u harbor, watching my mother bring in Kailani and eagerly narrating the proceedings to me. I was sprawled on top of my suitcases, legs hanging off the end,...
Kapa Isl, Tonga
Well, as of yet, still no cabana boys delivering drinks to me while I lounge on the beach … Truth be told, I have not really given these phantoms a chance, since I have only been on land twice since we arrived. Yes, it is strange to think...