PART I – MEXICO
Chapter 1 – Prologue – Link
Chapter 2 – An Introduction to Mexico – Link
Chapter 3 – The Kid Boat Flotilla – Link
Chapter 4 – Visitors and New Friends – Link
Chapter 5 – Summer in the Sea Part 1: San Juanico to Santa Rosalia – Link
Chapter 6 – Summer in the Sea Part 2: Santa Rosalia to BLA – Link
Chapter 7 – Summer in the Sea Part 3: The Greater BLA Area – Link
Chapter 8 – The Far Reaches of the Northern Sea – Link
Chapter 9 – The Same, Only Different: Our Final Days in the Sea of Cortez – Link
Chapter 10 – The Galapagos of Mexico and Other Interesting Places – Link
Chapter 11 – Banderas Bay – Link
Chapter 12 – A Short Jaunt South to Costelegre – Link
Chapter 13 – Final Puddle Jump Preparations – Link
PART 2 – THE COCONUT MILK RUN
Chapter 14 – The Pacific Puddle Jump – Link
Chapter 15 – The Marquesas – Link
Chapter 16 – The Tuamotus – Link
Chapter 17 – The Society Islands – Tahiti to Huahine – Link
Chapter 18 – The Society Islands – Bora Bora to Mopelia – Link
Chapter 19 – Between French Polynesia and Tonga: Suwarrow and Pago Pago – Link
Chapter 20 – Vava’u Island Group, Tonga Part 1: Yi and Johnny – Link
Chapter 21 – Vava’u Island Group, Tonga Part 2: More Anchorage Hopping – Link
Chapter 22 – Vava’u Island Group, Tonga Part 3: Papa and Nana – Link
Chapter 23 – Ha’apai Island Group, Tonga – Link
chapter 24 – leaving the tropics – Link
PART 3 – NEW ZEALAND
Chapter 25 – bay of islands – LINK
Chapter 26 – exploring North Island – Link
chapter 27 – The Road Trip Continues: Exploring South island – link
Chapter 28 – Back in Bay of Islands – Link
PART 4 – FIJI
Chapter 29 – Heading back to the tropics – Link
chapter 30 – Fiji Part I: Savusavu and taveuni – Link
chapter 31 – Fiji Part II: Southern lau – Link
chapter 32 – Fiji Part III: Suva and Nearyby Islands – LINK
chapter 33 – Fiji part IV: The Mamanucas – link
chapter 34 – Fiji part V: The yasawas – link
chapter 35 – Fiji Part VI: coming full circle – link
chapter 36 – fiji part vii: the final fiji chapter (koro, rabi, rotuma) – Link
PART 5 – NORTH FOR CYCLONE SEASON
chapter 37 – Tuvalu – LINK
Chapter 38 – Kiribati – link
chapter 39 – Marshall Islands Part 1 – Majuro and ailuk – Link
chapter 40 – marshall islands part 2 – kwajalein and jaluit – Link
chapter 41 – the passage south – Link
PART 6 – ALL GOOD THINGS COME TO AN END
chapter 42 – samoa – link
chapter 43 – Tonga 2.0 – Link
chapter 44 – fiji 2.0 – the final chapter – link
epilogue – Link
Dedication – link
PART I – MEXICO
Chapter 1 – Prologue
The Origin Story Photo Log – Link
The Baja Ha-Ha – Link
Proud New Owners Photo Log – Link
Mini-Shakedown Cruise Photo Log – Link
The Final Days – Link
Marina del Rey Going Away Party – Link
Our Last Day in Marina del Rey – Link
San Diego Photo Log – Link
Chapter 2 – An Introduction to Mexico
From San Diego to La Paz – Link
Ensenada Photo Log – Link
Ensenada to Bahia Tortuga Photo Log – Link
Bahia Tortuga Photo Log – Link
Bahia Tortuga to Cabo San Lucas Photo Log – Link
Cabo San Lucas Photo Log – Link
Anchorage Hopping from Cabo to La Paz – Link
La Paz Photo Log – Link
The Haulout – Link
Isla Espiritu Santo Photo Log – Link
La Paz Again Photo Log – Link
Isla Partida Photo Log – Link
La Paz Again Again Photo Log – Link
Beached Whale in La Paz Channel – Link
The La Paz Malecon – Link
Infancy Stages of Adjustment – Link
Slowing Down – Link
Chapter 3 – The Kid Boat Flotilla
Kid Boats Finally – Link
From Isla Partida to Isla Coronados – Link
Isla Partida – Again Photo Log – Link
Isla San Francisco Photo Log – Link
More Anchor Dragging – Not Us! – Link
Anchorage Hopping to Agua Verde – Link
Agua Verde Photo Log – Link
Anchorage Hopping to Loreto and Isla Coronados Photo Log Link
Boat Issues – Link
Isla Coronados Photo Log – Link
The Kid Boat Flotilla – Link
Chapter 4 – Visitors and New Friends
From San Juanico to San Juanico – Link
San Juanico Photo Log – Link
Bahia Salinas Photo Log – Link
Agua Verde – Again Photo Log – Link
Out of Gas? – Link
Honeymoon Cove & Loreto Photo Log – Link
Notes from Mexico Trip By Marsha – Link
Fun with Gary and Marsha – Link
Isla Coronados – Again Photo Log – Link
Dog on the Beach – Link
Puerto Escondido, Candeleros Chico and Ballandra Photo Log – Link
Loreto and Coronados – Again Photo Log – Link
Loreto Versus La Paz Blog Post – Link
La Ramada and San Juanico Photo Log – Link
Nopolo and Candeleros Photo Log – Link
Boat Communications Equipment – Link
Seafood Adventures – Link
Bahia Marquer Photo Log – Link
Nopolo, Loreto, Isla Coronados, San Juanico – Again Photo Log – Link
Lady Carolina – Link
Looking Forward to Summer in the Sea – Link
Chapter 5 – Summer in the Sea Part 1: San Juanico to Santa Rosalia
From San Juanico to Santa Rosalia – Link
Bahia San Nicolas Photo Log – Link
Lucky Catch – Link
Radio Nets – Link
At Least Call so We Know You’re OK – Link
Who’s Driving This Thing – Link
Bahia Concepcion Photo Log – Link
The 4th of July Cruisers Potluck Party – Link
Santo Domingo and Punta Chivato Photo Log – Link
Isla San Marcos Photo Log – Link
Weather – Link
The Gypsum Mine – Link
Summertime Heat – Link
Like Mother Like Son – Link
Santa Rosalia Photo Log – Link
Santa Rosalia – Link
Marina Life – Link
Road Trip to San Diego – Link
Boat Projects – Link
Arbitrary Breakpoint – Link
Chapter 6 – Summer in the Sea Part 2: Santa Rosalia to BLA
From Santa Rosalia to BLA – Link
Bahia San Francisquito Photo Log – Link
Isla Salsipuedes Photo Log – Link
Alex’s 12th Birthday – Link
The Sky is Falling Report – Link
Isla Partida (North) Photo Log – Link
Of Fish and Men – Link
Animas Slot Photo Log – Link
More about Weather – Link
Bugs Bugs Bugs (and Larger Winged Creatures) – Link
Bahia de Las Animas and Quemado Photo Log – Link
Seafood Fests – Link
Sea Creatures – Link
Homeschooling, a Status Report – Link
BLA Village Photo Log – Link
Reaching Civilization after being Gone Awhile – Link
We Made It – Link
Chapter 7 – Summer in the Sea Part 3: The Greater BLA Area
The Greater BLA Area – Link
La Gringa Photo Log – Link
Las Rocas Photo Log – Link
Paddleboarding – Link
Ensenada el Pescador Photo Log – Link
Organized Fun for the Boys – Link
La Mona Photo Log – Link
BLA Village – Again Photo Log – Link
La Ventana Photo Log – Link
Is There a Doctor in the House? – Link
Puerto Refugio Photo Log – Link
Confessions of a Cruiser – Link
Ensenada Alcatraz Photo Log – Link
Plate Full of Fish – Link
La Gringa – Again Photo Log – Link
BLA Village yet Again Photo Log – Link
The BLA “Regatta” – Link
La Mona – Again (Photo Log – Link
Cruisers’ Full Moon Parties – Link
Isla Mitlan Photo Log – Link
Brenden’s 11th Birthday – Link
Boat Projects and Mishaps – Link
La Gringa & BLA Village – Again Photo Log – Link
Summer is Over – Link
Chapter 8 – The Far Reaches of the Northern Sea
From BLA to San Felipe – Link
Puerto Refugio Again Photo Log – Link
Windlass Woes Continued – Link
Puerto Refugio to San Felipe Photo Log – Link
“Any Exoduses Wanting to Check In?”- Link
San Felipe Part 1 Photo Log – Link
Trip to the States for Danna’s Wedding – Link
Trip to the States – Link
How Do the Boys Entertain Themselves – Link
I Just Want to Relax on the Boat – Link
Fun Size – Link
San Felipe Part 2 Photo Log – Link
Looking Forward to Heading South Again – Link
Chapter 9 – The Same, Only Different: Our Final Days in The Sea of Cortez
From San Felipe to La Paz – Link
Bahia San Francisquito Again Photo Log – Link
Punta Chivato South Photo Log – Link
Well, You Can Just Zig-Zag – Link
Punta Pulpito Photo Log – Link
More Confessions of a Cruiser – Link
San Juanico (The Final Time) Photo Log – Link
Isla Coronados & Nopolo (The Final Time) Photo Log – Link
Puerto Escondido (The Final Time) Photo Log – Link
Runaway Dinghy – Link
Isla San Francisco Again Photo Log – Link
Ensenada el Cardonal (Isla Partida) Photo Log – Link
La Paz (The Final Time) Photo Log – Link
Tim’s Birthday – Link
Conclusion – The Same Only Different – Link
Chapter 10 – The Galapagos of Mexico and Other Interesting Places
From Baja to Banderas Bay – Link
Passage to Isla Isabel Photo Log – Link
Accidental AIS – Link
Isla Isabel “The Galapagos of Mexico” Photo Log – Link
They Say that Burns are the Most Common Injury on a Boat – Link
Matanchen Bay and San Blas Photo Log – Link
The Jungle Tour Video – Link
No No-See-Ums – Link
Chacala Photo Log – Link
Stern Anchoring – Link
Who Has the Conch? – Link
On to Banderas Bay – Link
Chapter 11 – Banderas Bay
An Overview of Banderas Bay – Link
Banderas Bay – A Very Quick Route Recap – Link
La Cruz Part 1 – The Arrival Photo Log – Link
I Loved La Cruz – Link
La Cruz Part 2 – The Marina Photo Log – Link
Christmas in La Cruz – Link
New Year’s Even in La Cruz – Link
The Poo Boat/Confessions of a Cruiser – Link
Something I Never Even Considered Worrying About – Link
Bucerias – Link
“Don’t get me wrong, we love you guys!” – Link
Canopy Tour – Link
Paradise Village Photo Log – Link
Day Trip to El Centro de Puerta Vallarta – Link
A Little Bit about Paradise Village – Link
Mom’s Visit – Link
Seminars – Link
La Cruz Part 3 – Plus Punta de Mita and Tres Marietas Photo Log – Link
Gary & Marsha’s Visit – Link
“I haven’t named my fishing pole yet” – Link
Our Temporary Import Permit & Tim’s Visa – Link
HAM Radio License – Link
La Cruz Part 4 – The Haul Out Photo Log – Link
The Cockpit Floor – Link
Haul Out in La Cruz – Link
Punta de Mita – Link
Anchor Waypoints – Link
Chapter 12 – A Short Jaunt South to Costelegre
Costelegre Route Recap – Link
Chamela Photo Log – Link
Tenacatita Photo Log – Link
Bocce Ball, Mexican Train, and a Nudist Beach – Link
The Itchy Rash Mystery – Link
Bahia Careyes and Bahia Paraiso Photo Log – Link
Passage Back to La Cruz Photo Log – Link
Lady Carolina Welcome Party – Link
Our Friends Say Mexico is the Best Cruising – Link
My Regrets – Link
Chapter 13 – Final Puddle Jump Preparations
Our Last Days in Mexico – Link
La Cruz, Paradise Village, and Punta de Mita Photo Log – Link
The Older Kid Crowd – Link
Lego Trading – Link
Final Provisioning – Link
Not Enough Wind? – Link
Clearing Out Formalities – Link
False Start – Link
Exodus Year 1 Video – Link
PART 2 – THE COCONUT MILK RUN
Chapter 14 – The Pacific Puddle Jump
The Pacific Puddle Jump – Link
PPJ Day 1 – The Departure Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 2 – Zigzagging Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 3 – Tuna Tuna Tuna! Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 4 – Tricky the Dolphin Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 5 – Isolation & Buddy Boats Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 6 – Time Change Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 7 – Glorious Spinnaker Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 8 – Brenden Doesn’t Want Sashimi Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 9 – Propane Free Day Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 10 – Trade Winds and Tropical Heat Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 11 – Squalls Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 12 – We have no idea where the ITCZ is Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 13 – Retiring the Mexico Flag Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 14 – The Most Amazing Rainbow Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 15 – The Birds are Always There Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 16 – Equator Crossing!!! Photo Log – Link
Equator Crossing Video – Link
PPJ Day 17 – More Sail Repairs Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 18 – Out of the Countercurrent Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 19 – A Sail Change Without Tim Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 20 – Mundane Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 21 – Pork Tenderloin Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 22 – So Ready Photo Log – Link
PPJ Day 23 – The Arrival Photo Log – Link
Arrival Euphoria – Link
Chapter 15 – The Marquesas
Our Route Through The Marquesas – Link
A Little Bit About The Marquesas – Link
Anchor Down – Tsunami Warning – Link
Atuona, Hiva Oa Photo Log – Link
A Little Bit about Atuona – Link
Clearing Into French Polynesia – Link
Reliving the Arrival Euphoria and The Mankini – Link
Steven – Link
Hiva Oa Island Tour – Link
S/V Rebel Heart – Link
Secret Anchorage, Tahuata Photo Log – Link
Marquesan Potluck on Tahuata – Link
Hanamenu and Hanaiapa Photo Log – Link
The Hanaiapa Yacht Club – Link
Fatu Hiva(Photo Log – Link
The Fatu Hiva Dilemma – Link
Fatu Hiva Bay of Virgins – Link
Sailing Vessel Norango – Link
“Back in your day” – Link
Tahuata Photo Log – Link
Killer Jellyfish – Link
Controller Bay Photo Log – Link
Thoughtful Thieves – Link
A Distress Call from Grace – Link
Taiohae Photo Log – Link
Seven Memories from Taiohae – Link
Confessions of a Cruiser – Link
Catching Lobsters – Link
Daniel’s Bay Photo Log – Link
Wahoo! Tuna!! Video – Link
Hakaehu Photo Log – Link
Anaho Photo Log – Link
Marquesas Video – Link
Chapter 16 – The Tuamotus
Route Recap Through The Tuamotus – Link
What is a Tuamotu? – Link
How We Picked Our Route – Link
Raroia Photo Log – Link
Passage from The Marquesas to The Tuamotus – Link
Our First Atoll – Raroia – Link
The Soggy Paws Compendium – Link
Floating the Anchor Chain – Link
Coconut Crab Hunting – Link
The Raroia Pearl Farm Tour – Link
Skabenga Rolls in at Dusk – Link
Makemo Photo Log – Link
Fun in Makemo – Link
Killer Sea Urchins – Link
Again with the Anchor Windlass!? – Link
Fishing with Victor Video – Link
Tahanea Photo Log – Link
Tahanea – More Kids! – Link
Runaway Paddle Board – Link
Radio Nets – Link
The Tuamotus Video – Link
Chapter 17 – The Society Islands – Tahiti to Huahine
The Society Islands – Link
From Tahiti to Huahine – Quick Route Recap – Link
Papeete, Tahiti Photo Log – Link
All About Papeete – Link
Baie d’Opunohu, Moorea Photo Log – Link
Moorea – Link
Andrew’s Visit – Link
Coral 1, Dinghy 0 – Link
Swimming with Sting Rays – Link
The World’s Best Bloody Marys – Link
Huahine Photo Log – Link
Huahine Adventures – Link
My Running Blog – Link
I am a runner. I just forgot – Link
Huahine, The Friendly Society Island – Link
From Tortillas to Baguettes – Link
Disappointed to go to Bora Bora – Link
Chapter 18 – The Society Islands – Bora Bora to Mopelia
From Bora Bora to Mopelia – Quick Route Recap – Link
Bora Bora Photo Log – Link
A Cruiser’s Poem – Link
Nowhere to Run – Link
Tough or Not – Link
Bora Bora The Contradiction – Link
Not Enough Time? Yeah, Right, Whatever – Link
The Dogs of French Polynesia – Link
Maupiti Photo Log – Link
Why Did the Runner Cross the Road – Link
On Tired Legs, A Moment to Treasure – Link
Mopelia (aka Maupihaa) Photo Log – Link
Flyaway Surfboards – Link
Mopelia Spearfishing Adventures by Tim – Link
Learn the Language – Link
I Love my Garmin – Link
The Unexpected Benefit of Running – Link
Distracted Runner – Link
The Society Islands Video)- Link
Au Revoir French Polynesia – Link
Chapter 19 – Between French Polynesia and Tonga: Suwarrow and Pago Pago
Suwarrow and Pago Pago Route Recap – Link
Suwarrow Photo Log – Link
Passage from Mopelia to Suwarrow – Link
Dispersion – Link
The Bora Bora Net – Link
Abort! Abort! – Link
More About Suwarrow – Link
Formalities in Suwarrow – Link
Opportunities for Making New Friends – Link
Staying Active on Passage. Or Not. – Link
More of a Hike than a Run – Link
There are Jackasses Everywhere – Link
Les Poissons Video – Link
Suwarrow Video – Link
Pago Pago Photo Log – Link
Passage from Suwarrow to Pago Pago – Link
Who’s the Jackass Now? – Link
More about Pago Pago, American Samoa – Link
Anchor Dragging in Pago Pago – Link
Sometimes Luck is the Difference – Link
Alex’s 13th Birthday – Link
Formalities in Pago Pago – Link
A Few More Random Things About Pago Pago – Link
So Ready to Leave – Link
Pago Pago – Link
Chapter 20 – Vava’u Island Group, Tonga Part 1: Yi and Johnny
Vava’u Part 1 – Route Recap – Link
Passage to Tonga – Link
Intro to Tonga and the Vava’u Island Group – Link
Neiafu Photo Log – Link
Clearing in to Tonga – Link
The Agricultural Fair – Link
When in Tonga – Link
Port Maurelle Photo Log – Link
Running in Tonga So Far – Link
Hunga (Near Anchorage #13) Photo Log – Link
Anchorage #11 Photo Log – Link
Fakatonga – Link
Anchorage #32, Port Maurelle, and Neiafu Photo Log – Link
Run Lightly and Carry a Big Stick – Link
Yi and Johnny’s Visit – Link
Johnny and Yi Visit Tonga Video – Link
Port Maurelle – Link
Neiafu and Anchorage #2 Photo Log – Link
More about Neiafu – Link
The Port Saildrive – Link
Tu’ungasika Snorkeling – Link
Anchorage #2 – Link
A Little Nostalgia – Link
Chapter 21 – Vava’u Island Group, Tonga Part 2: More Anchorage Hopping
Vava’u Part 2 – Route Recap – Link
Anchorage #16 and Nuku Island Photo Log – Link
Hazardous Mooring Ball – Link
Anchorage #16 and the Coral Gardens – Link
Anchorage #30 (Kenutu) and Nuku Island Photo Log – Link
Nuku Island – Link
Vessel Assistance Relay and an Observation about Americans – Link
It’s a Deal – Link
Our Time at Kenutu (Anchorage #30) – Link
12-Volt Panel Improvements – Link
Waste Not, Want Not – Link
In the Buffer Zone – Link
The End of an Era – Link
A Video Tribute to Lady Carolina Video – Link
Chapter 22 – Vava’u Island Group, Tonga Part 3: Papa and Nana
Vava’u Part 3 – Route Recap – Link
Neiafu to Pick Up Papa and Nana Photo Log – Link
Socializing in Neiafu – Link
Nuku, Port Maurelle, and Kenutu #30 (Again) Photo Log – Link
Back to Neiafu by way of Fonuafo’ou and Port Maurelle Photo Log – Link
First World Problem – Link
Hurricane Odile – Link
Fonuafo’ua Island – Link
Lape Island, Anchorage #40, Hunga Lagoon, and back to Neiafu Photo Log – Link
Papa and Nana’s visit – Link
Port Maurelle, Anchorage #11, and back to Neiafu (for the final time) Photo Log – Link
Brenden’s 12th Birthday – Link
As It Should Be – Link
Reunited with Chara – Link
Meeting Iguana – Link
Our Final Days in Vava’u Photo Log – Link
Inter-Island Group Clearance out of Vava’u – Link
Anchorages #34 and #36 – Link
Vava’u Video – Link
Chapter 23 – Ha’apai Island Group, Tonga
Introduction to The Ha’apai Group – Link
Ha’apai Route Recap – Link
Overnight Passage to Ha’apai – Link
Ha’ano and Pangai Photo Log – Link
Ha’ano – Link
Look What I Found – Link
Day Trip to Ofolanga – Link
And Then Again, Sometimes it’s not About Luck – Link
Pangai, The Regional Capital – Link
Clearing In/Out of Ha’apai – Link
Uoleva Photo Log – Link
Uoleva – Link
A Wet Run – Link
Dogs and Cows and Birds – Link
Uonukuhihifo Photo Log – Link
Highlights of Uonukuhihifo – Link
Matuku and Ha’afeva Photo Log – Link
Spent After So Little – Link
Fish and Kids are Good Icebreakers – Link
Highlights of Matuku and Ha’afeva – Link
O’ua, Nomuka, and Nomuka Iki Photo Log – Link
O’ua Anchorage – Link
Hablas Espanol? – Link
Highlights of Nomuka and Nomuka Iki – Link
Floaty Eggs – Link
Kelefesia Photo Log – Link
More About Kelefesia – Link
Skimboarding Kelefesia Video – Link
Chapter 24 – Leaving the Tropics
Route Outa the Tropics – Link
Passage to Tongatapu – Link
Tongatapu, Nuku-alofa, Pangaimotu, and Big Mama’s Yacht Club – Link
Big Mama’s Week 1 Photo Log – Link
Clearing In to Tongatapu – Link
Less American than a Tongan – Link
Reunited with Friends from Mexico – Link
Big Mama’s Halloween Party – Link
Big Mama’s Shuttle – Link
Big Mama’s Week 2 Photo Log – Link
Departure Preps – Link
Clearing Out of Tonga – Link
Cruising Takes Patience – Link
Watching for the Right Weather Window – Link
Fun While We Wait – Link
Do We Naturally Gravitate to Those Like Us? – Link
Hopefully, Clumsiness Comes in Threes – Link
Resistance – Link
Malo-aupito Video – Link
North Minerva Reef Photo Log – Link
Passage to Minerva Reef – Link
Minerva Reef was Amazing – Link
Brenden vs Fish Video – Link
At the Edge of the Ocean Video – Link
Passage to New Zealand Photo Log – Link
Six Days, 9 Hours at Sea: Passage to New Zealand – Link
PART 3 – NEW ZEALAND
Chapter 25 – Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands Route Recap – Link
Opua Photo Log – Link
Still Waiting to Run at “Home” – Link
Quiet Trails and Dark Tunnels – Link
Don’t ask me what New Zealand’s like yet – Link
Brrrrrrrr… – Link
Deep Water Cove Photo Log – Link
Urupukapuka Bay Photo Log – Link
Paradise Bay Photo Log – Link
Omakiwi Cove Photo Log – Link
Time is Still Valuable – Link
Back in Opua Photo Log – Link
Tribute to The Hunter – Link
Matauwhi Bay and Russell Photo Log – Link
Don’t Let Mom Shape Your Dough – Link
Running on The Strand – Link
Kerkeri Wine Trail – Link
Opua and Paradise Bay Photo Log – Link
Urupukapuka Island – Link
Opua, Paihia, Kerikeri, Russell – Link
Matauwhi Bay (Again) Photo Log – Link
Saving Science – Link
The Kawiti Glowworm Caves – Link
Chapter 26 – Exploring North Island
Opua + Road Trips Photo Log – Link
Finally Made the Switch – Link
Cavalli Islands Photo Log – Link
Aerial Cavallis Video – Link
Mangonui Photo Log – Link
Boys Love to Be Heroes – Link
An Autobiographical Incident by Brenden – Link
Today we were stuck walking around town with a brochure and a cameran – Link
The Mangonui Heritage Trail by Alex and Brenden – Link
Three Kings Island – Link
Jack’s 42.5kg Monster Video – Link
Waitapu Bay in Whangaroa Harbor Photo Log – Link
Sand Dune Surfin’ Video – Link
Gone So Long – Link
Opua Again Photo Log – Link
Intervals – Link
Back into “Long Run” Territory – Link
Superbowl Monday – Link
Straight Outta Opua: The Exodus Road Trip Begins in Whangarei Photo Log – Link
The Tauranga Area Photo Log – Link
The Rotorua Area Photo Log – Link
Feeling My Age – Link
Lake Taupo Photo Log – Link
Sick in Taupo – Link
Chapter 27 – The Road Trip Continues: Exploring South Island
Island Hopping Photo Log – Link
Christchurch and The Banks Peninsula Photo Log – Link
Staying Informed – Link
Fairlie to Twizel Photo Log – Link
Waitake Valley and The Otago Peninsula Photo Log – Link
Because a boat just isn’t small enough – Link
Dunedin and The Catlins Photo Log – Link
Walking and Planking (not walking the plank) – Link
Fiordland Photo Log – Link
How do you Homeschool – Link
Queenstown Photo Log – Link
Queenstown Bungee Jumping – Link
Franz Josef Glacier Photo Log – Link
Franz Josef to Opua Photo Log – Link
Road Trip New Zealand Video – Link
New Zealand Travel Guides – Link
Chapter 28 – Back in Bay of Islands
Another Opua Photo Log – Link
Cyclone Pam and our Worst Cruising Moments – Link
Urupukapuka and Waitata Photo Log – Link
Briefly Cruising Again – Link
Yet Another Opua Photo Log – Link
McCrarys and Andrew Visit Photo Log – Link
Auckland Bungy – Link
Brothers Bungy Video – Link
Hobbiton – Link
Final Days in New Zealand Photo Log – Link
PART 4 – FIJI
Chapter 29 – Heading Back to the Tropics
Passage to Minerva Photo Log – Link
I Will Not Take These Things For Granted – Link
Bitter Much? – Link
South Minerva Reef Photo Log – Link
North Minerva (Again) Photo Log – Link
Fiji Bound Photo Log – Link
Chapter 30 – Fiji Part I: Savusavu and Taveuni
Fiji Newcomers Route Recap – Link
Savusavu Photo Log – Link
Logistics and Clearing into Fiji – Link
Savusavu Town – Link
Fiji Internet – Link
Fun with Friends in Savusavu – Link
Paradise Taveuni Photo Log – Link
Kickin it Resort Style at Paradise Taveuni – Link
Running in Paradise with Company – Link
Arrival Euphoria – Link
Chapter 31 – Fiji Part II: Southern Lau
Southern Lau Route Recap – Link
The Lau Group Overview – Link
Bash to Fulaga – Link
Fulaga Photo Log – Link
Fulaga (pronounced Foo-LONG-a) – Link
Our First Sevusevu – Link
Kid Boat Corner – Link
Our First Grog – Link
Be Careful What You Borrow – Link
Our Host Family – Link
Project Day with Lumbaz – Link
Methodist Youth Rally – Link
Hiking Without a Guide – Link
Spare the Rod – Link
The Pass at Fulaga – Link
Not Plans, Intentions – Link
Matuku Photo Log – Link
Passage from Fulaga to Matuku – Link
Mi Amiga Espanola – Link
A Few Days in Matuku – Link
Sea Cucumbers – Link
Musical Anchors – Link
Happy Anniversary – Link
Engine Trouble – Link
Chapter 32: Fiji Part III: Suva and Nearby Islands
Suva and Vicinity: Route Recap – Link
Kadavu and Namara Photo Log – Link
Naigoro Pass – Link
Almost Perfect Timing – Link
Anchorage Near Naigoro Pass – Link
Namara Island – Link
Desperate Enough to Love Cabbage – Link
Mixed Feelings about Suva – Link
Suva Photo Log – Link
All About Suva – Link
Bellinis Arrive – Link
Gau Photo Log – Link
Passage to Gau – Link
Sevusevu in Sawaieke on the island of Gau – Link
An Even Muddier Hike – Like
Kid Village 2.0 – Link
Watermaker Woes – Link
South Pass Anchorage – Gau – Link
Yanuca Photo Log – Link
Robin’s Favorite Anchorage – Link
Chapter 33 – Fiji Part IV: The Mamanucas
The Mamanucas Route Recap – Link
Intro to The Mamanucas – Link
Musket Cove Photo Log – Link
Musket Cove Info – Link
Escape from Musket Cove Photo Log – Link
Yanuya and Monu – Link
Forgetting the Fishing Lines – Link
Monuriki and the Pile of Sand – Link
The Mana Lagoon – Link
Qalito – Link
Bizarro Fiji – Link
Musket Cove (Again) Photo Log – Link
Physical Fitness Day – Link
September Birthday Party – Link
Mana Island (Again) Photo Log – Link
Happy Birthday Alex – Link
The Mana Lagoon Part 2 – Link
Navadra Photo Log – Link
A Few Days at Navadra – Link
Port Denarau Photo Log – Link
Mom’s Visit – Link
Port Denarau and Nadi – Link
Reunions at Denarau – Link
The Quest for Lumbaz – Link
Chapter 34 – Fiji Part V: The Yasawas
The Yasawas Route Recap – Link
Intro to The Yasawas – Link
Manta Ray Resort Photo Log – Link
Manta Ray Resort – Link
Another Birthday for Alex – Link
Viwa Photo Log – Link
The Island of Viwa – Link
Navadra (Again) Photo Log – Link
Navadra 2.0 – Link
Waya North Photo Log – Link
Nalauwaki Bay, Waya – Link
Manta Ray Resort (Again) and Natuvalu Bay Photo Log – Link
Blue Lagoon Photo Log – Link
New Net for Exodus – Link
Chapter 35 – Fiji Part VI: Coming Full Circle
Full Circle Back to Savusavu – Route Recap – Link
Yadua Photo Log – Link
Passage to Yadua – Link
And Then There Were Two – Link
The Yadua Controversy – Link
Cucuvou Harbor – Link
Hike and Sevusevu – Link
Paddling and Walking – Link
Half a Dogtooth – Link
Motobua Islet – Link
That’s a Big Walu – Link
Father’s Day – Link
Bua Bay and Coconut Point Photo Log – Link
Namena Photo Log – Link
Namena – Link
Sevusevu – Link
Savusavu 2.0 Photo Log – Link
Savusavu Town – Link
More About Savusavu 2.0 – Link
Brenden’s 13th Birthday – Link
Heavy Duty Provisioning – Link
Water Maker Woes Part 2 – Link
Looking Forward to the Final Fiji Chapter – Link
Chapter 36 – Fiji Part VII: The Final Fiji Chapter (Koro, Rabi, Rotuma)
Koro, Rabi, and Rotuma Route Recap – Link
Koro Island Photo Log – Link
Koro Island Narrative – Link
A Surprise Breeze – Link
Summer is Coming – Link
Koro Island (from cruisingrunner blog) – Link
Taveuni and Rabi Photo Log – Link
Somosomo Narrative – Link
Rabi Island Narrative – Link
Rotuma Photo Log – Link
Port Engine Impeller – Link
Rabi to Rotuma Narrative – Link
Rotuma Narrative – Link
The Supply Ship Party – Link
Spearfishing Woes – Link
Snorkeling the Reef (or Not) – Link
Navire and Kailopa – Link
Kava Party – Link
“Walk” to the “Market” – Link
Formalities Fiasco – Link
Looking Forward to Tuvalu – Link
PART 5 – NORTH FOR CYCLONE SEASON
Chapter 37 – Tuvalu
Tuvalu Route Recap – Link
Why North? – Link
Funafuti Photo Log – Link
Tuvalu and Funafuti – Link
The Buck doesn’t Stop with Me – Link
Running on the Runway – Link
Clearing In to Tuvalu – Link
Blasts from the Past – Link
The Kioa Picnic and the Squall from Hell – Link
The Taiwanese Market – Link
Beach Bonfire – Link
The Mighty EOS II – Link
Requests to Visit Outer Islands – Link
The Northbound Fleet – Link
Nanumea Photo Log – Link
Passage to Nanumea – Link
The Pass at Nanumea – Link
Welcome to Nanumea! – Link
The Kids of Nanumea – Link
Slow Internet and a Bike Tour – Link
Mr. Fix-It – Link
Happy Thanksgiving! – Link
Extending Our Stay in Nanumea – Link
Arrival of the Northbound Fleet – Link
Boat on the Reef – Link
Happy Birthday Tim – Link
Church in Nanumea – Link
Sipele, My Friend – Link
True Blue V Nanumea Video – Link
Looking Forward to Kiribati – Link
Chapter 38 – Kiribati
Kiribati Route Recap – Link
Tarawa Photo Log – Link
Passage from Nanumea to Tarawa – Link
Safe Arrival #2 – Link
Kiribati and Tarawa – Link
Clearing In to Tarawa – Link
Veggie and Egg Wild Goose Chase – Link
Requesting Permission to Visit Outer Islands – Link
Abemama Photo Log – Link
Abemama – Link
Merry Christmas – Link
Happy Boxing Day – Link
Dr. Eric – Link
Dr. Michael – Link
Aranuka Photo Log – Link
Happy New Year – Link
Pioneering Rocket Scientists – Link
Aranuka – Link
New Year’s Day Church Parties – Link
Election Night – Link
Dinner at Keekee’s – Link
Turtles – Link
Period Party – Link
Good-Bye to Aranuka – Link
Dazzler Rum – Link
Tarawa Again Photo Log – Link
Back to Tarawa – Link
Tarawa to Marakei Photo Log – Link
Exodus the Rescue Boat – Link
Marakei – Link
Dancing in Tuvalu and Kiribati Video – Link
Looking Forward to The Marshall Islands – Link
Chapter 39 – Marshall Islands Part 1 – Majuro and Ailuk
Marshall Islands Part 1 Route Recap – Link
Overview of The Marshall Islands – Link
Passage to Majuro Photo Log – Link
Passage to Majuro – Link
Majuro Photo Log – Link
Majuro (Capital of RMI) – Link
Majuro Expat Community – Link
Majuro Formalities – Link
“Weekend” Getaways – Link
Superbowl at MIR – Link
Alex’s New Hobby – Link
Suds Explosion – Link
Exodus for Sale – Link
What About Cyclones and Westerlies? – Link
It Takes a Village – Link
Ailuk Photo Log – Link
Passage from Majuro to Ailuk – Link
The Beauty and Uniqueness of Ailuk – Link
Special Delivery – Link
The Kids of Ailuk – Link
Alex’s Debut – Link
Ailuk Boys Video – Link
The Longest Church Service Ever – Link
Village Watermaker – Link
Ajirikku – Link
Harvesting Copra – Link
Enijabro and Enejelar – Link
Solar Panel Issue – Quickly Resolved – Link
Dental Assistant Brenden – Link
Taking a Break from “Real Life” – Link
Looking Forward to Kwajalein – Link
Chapter 40 – Marshall Islands Part 2 – Kwajalein and Jaluit
Marshall Islands Part 2 Route Recap – Link
Kwajalein Photo Log – Link
Passage to Kwajalein – Link
Kwajalein – Link
The Hospitality of Kwajalein – Link
First Day of School – Link
Day Trip to Bigej – Link
Disappointing Provisioning – Link
Ebeye and Ennylabegan Photo Log – Link
Ebeye – Link
Clearing Out of Marshall Islands – Link
False Start Ennylabegan – Link
Jaluit Photo Log – Link
The Passage to Jaluit – Link
Jaluit – Link
Looking Forward to the Passage South – Link
Chapter 41 – The Passage South
The Passage South Route Recap – Link
Passage from Jaluit to Onotoa Photo Log – Link
Passage to… Onotoa – Link
Onotoa Photo Log – Link
Onotoa, Kiribati – Link
Passage to Samoa Photo Log – Link
Passage from Onotoa, Kiribati to… Apia, Samoa – Link
Nighttime Arrival – Link
Looking Forward to… a Cyclone??? – Link
PART 6 – ALL GOOD THINGS COME TO AN END
Chapter 42 – Samoa
Tropical Cyclone Amos – Link
Samoa – Link
Apia Part 1 Photo Log – Link
Apia Clearing In Formalities – Link
Apia – Link
The Marina – Link
Island Tour – Link
Cultural Show – Link
Apia Part 2 Photo Log – Link
Game Fishing Tournament – Link
Clearing Out of Samoa – Link
Looking Forward to Tonga Again – Link
Chapter 43 – Tonga 2.0
Intro to Tonga 2.0 – Link
Niuatoputapu Photo Log – Link
Passage from Apia, Samoa to Nuiatoputapu, Tonga – Link
Niuatoputapu – Link
Clearing In to Tonga – Link
School, Repairs, and a Wandering Dinghy – Link
Port Maurelle, Neiafu, and Hunga Lagoon Photo Log – Link
Passage to Vava’u – Link
Familiar Territory – Link
Del Viento – Link
Hunga Lagoon – Link
Hunga Village – Link
The Boatyard Photo Log – Link
Boatyard Fun – Link
Looking Forward to Fiji – Link
Chapter 44 – Fiji 2.0 – The Final Chapter
Passage from Tonga to Fiji Photo Log – Link
Savusavu (For the Third and Final Time) Photo Log – Link
Makogai Photo Log – Link
Exodus Happy Hour Video – Link
Yadua 2.0 Photo Log – Link
Generosity or Arrogance? – Link
Port Denerau Photo Log – Link
Epilogue
Month 1 Back in California – Link
Nicer than I Remember – Link
Exodus – Status – Link
Dedication
A Tribute to The Beautiful People of The Pacific Islands – Link
Gresham Family Exodus 