Visiting Us In French Polynesia Requires Some Effort!

This post is all about a family visit and it includes many photos and videos…my way of keeping a journal. … Continue reading Visiting Us In French Polynesia Requires Some Effort!

Danish On Board Makes For A Sweet Afternoon Sail

The last time I was shopping for fresh food in Fakarava, I met a group of young people from Denmark … Continue reading Danish On Board Makes For A Sweet Afternoon Sail

Many of my sailing friends are excellent researchers. They read about their upcoming destinations and are forearmed with a knowledge … Continue reading Landing in the Marquesas; First Impressions of French Polynesia

After sailing 25,000+ nautical miles on Ticket to Ride, plus the 20,000+ miles sailed on Let It Be, one might … Continue reading French Poly Toolbox – Skills We Are Adding to Our Cruising Quiver

Staring out at the turquoise water surrounding Ticket to Ride here in the Tuamotos, it is nearly impossible to believe … Continue reading The Unspoiled Beauty of Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness

As Ticket to Ride takes us jaunting to different parts of the world, we find unique aspects about each place … Continue reading Sunset Differences ~ Neon Northern Verses Soothing Southern

NOTE: Per my agreement with Amelia, our ceremony began with a prayer to thank God for our safety and blessings. … Continue reading 3 (Pollywogs) + 1 (Initiation) = 4 Shellbacks

**This is a REALLY long post! If you are only interested the sailing bits, please read the 4th paragraph, then … Continue reading Pacific Crossing – Mexico to The Marquesas!

Two years ago we went through all of the hoops to obtain a Long Stay Visa for French Polynesia. Ticket … Continue reading Imminent Departure! French Polynesia We Are Finally On Our Way…

These last few months with Ticket to Ride in Mexico have been pretty busy, but also productive and filled with … Continue reading Cedros, Ascunsión, Mexico City and Other Places We’ve Visited These Last Four Months.