Ashore on Anse Lazio, Praslin
Anse Lazio is located along a rocky point on the island of Praslin in the Seychelles. It is often identified as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There are a number of Read More …
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Under Sail in the Seychelles
We awake to a glorious sunny morning in Saint Anne’s Marine Park. There is both wind and sun – perfect for sailing among beautiful islands! Next post: Ashore on Anse Lazio More Seychelles posts
Tahiti to Florida Cruise – December to January 2009/2010
In 2009/2010, Lane and I spent Christmas and New Years cruising from Tahiti to Florida on the Pacific Princess. This was our first “big ship” cruise, although at 900 passengers, most of our fellow cruisers Read More …
Pitcairn Island comes to visit
Green and lovely, Pitcairn Island (settled by Christian Fletcher and some of his fellow mutineers) is one of the most isolated inhabited places in the world. Accessible by small boat in good weather, it is Read More …
In and out of Bora Bora’s Lagoon
We purchase a tour from Mata because Mike (Bassethound, who I “met” prior to the cruise through a series of emails and phone calls) recommends him. But customers are in tight supply today and Mata Read More …
It’s a small world: The Moorea shopping edition
There is no village to speak of near the dock where we landed, but there is a small market area with a few local residents selling colorful wraps, carvings, black pearls, and shell jewelry. Because Read More …
A Quick Driving Tour of Moorea
Back on shore there isn’t enough time to go up to Belvedere lookout, so we cast around for what to do and end up hiring a driver to give us a tour of part of Read More …
Catamaran tour of the lagoon on Moorea
The captain welcomes us on board and then we are off. (So, right from the start the scenery is good :-)It’s a still day, so not great for sailing, but Opunohu Bay would be lovely Read More …
A few last-minute errands in Papeete, Tahiti
We haven’t had a chance to do any shopping today and we want to pick up a few items (including wine and some flowers to brighten our cabin), so we leave the ship and head Read More …
Hawaii: Oahu Details
Oahu: Route, lodging, dining, and shopping January 18-21, 2008 This is going to be a little incomplete because we were pretty lazy on Oahu and sort of made Dawn take the lead. Most of the Read More …