One of the more interesting and mysterious members of our extended family is our Uncle, Big Wave Dave (he’s not technically an “uncle” by the dictionary definition, and his real name is David Sharland, but those facts were lost on … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2013
Pacific Ocean (Fiji to Vanuatu Crossing)
There’s an old English expression that goes “Wherever you may be, let your wind blow free!” Obviously there are limits to a literal interpretation of the rule (first dates, funerals, job interviews, and so on), but as a general rule … Continue reading
Susui Island, Lau Group, Fiji
On the east side of Fiji lies a group of barely known islands called the Lau Group. With no Fijian port of entry this far east, and with cruising here essentially prohibited by a bureaucratic permitting process, the Lau Islands … Continue reading
Taveuni Island, Fiji
We’ve been roaming around the world pretty much nonstop for the past 18 months. In the process we’ve been shedding some concepts that are useful in a stationary life, and adopted ones that are more useful for nomads. The way … Continue reading
Maninita Island, Vavau Group, Tonga
One of the things that makes a city life easy is that you can establish daily routines that make each day similar to the previous one. Once you’ve established a routine for your week, there are few decisions you need … Continue reading