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Remembering Our First Atoll

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Frank Taylor

For many years I had been reading about sailors crossing the Pacific Ocean. One of the my favorite topics was about the experiences of visiting the Tuamotus atolls in French Polynesia. Atolls are actually ancient volcanic islands which over the … Continue reading →

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N’Ga Peak 360 Panorama

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Frank Taylor

Yesterday we posted the story of our hike up to N’Ga Peak (or Pic N’Ga in french) here on the Iles des Pins in New Caledonia. While we were up there, I took a 360 panorama at the top. Today … Continue reading →

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Fiji is Wonderful

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Frank Taylor

Fiji has been a wonderful experience. We have enjoyed nearly every aspect of our visit here. As expected, the weather has been very pleasant. Not too much rain, plenty of sunshine, nice tropical breezes to keep it from being too … Continue reading →

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Signs of Arrival

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Frank Taylor

One of our readers asked what it was like arriving to a new island after days at sea. He asked what kinds of signs do you get that land is approaching, and what does it feel like. Since we just … Continue reading →

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Southern Ha’apai Island Photos

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Frank Taylor

The last week in Ha’apai gave us the opportunity to visit some really beautiful islands. Since we’ve made a weather stop in a location where they have Internet, I’ve managed to upload a very select few photos of the sights … Continue reading →

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360 Panoramas of Rarotonga

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Frank Taylor

While we were in Rarotonga in the Cook Islands back in August, we did this amazing hike across the island up to the “Needle”. It’s this huge boulder sitting at the top of a mountain which is visible from 15 … Continue reading →

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Photos of Aitutaki

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Frank Taylor

We have spent a few days exploring Aitutaki. Scooters are the common form of travel and we were able to rent them for a reasonable fee for a few days. We have traveled most of the roads and dirt roads … Continue reading →

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Paradise Lost For 24 Hours

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Frank Taylor

On Friday, I went out and did some snorkeling at Tobago Cays and took some underwater photos. Back at the boat, I realized this was turning into a perfect day without a cloud in the sky. I took some photos … Continue reading →

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The Pitons – 360 Panorama

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Frank Taylor

Before we left the Pitons, I was determined to take a 360 panorama. I decided the water was calm enough to attempt the 360 from the deck of Tahina. The setup involves a tripod, an SLR camera with a fisheye … Continue reading →

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Now in St. Lucia, 360 Panorama of Iles Des Saintes

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Frank Taylor

Today we sailed from Martinique to Rodney Bay, St. Lucia. We had a great sail even if it was only 25 nautical miles. We completed the trip in under 4 hours despite having to stay close-reached the entire way. We … Continue reading →

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