Tahiti is what always represented the pacific Islands to me. This is where Capt. Cook and his motley crew of sailors first encountered the beautiful and free loving Tahitian women. I am sure things have changed since then but I really don’t’ know yet as we have stopped at out of the way anchorages on the way to Papeete. The first one was Aiurua on the west coast. Last night was Havae pass on the south coast and today will be Maraa on the southwest coast. Papeete is on the northwest coast. In all of these anchorages we are the only boat. They all have a beautiful backdrop of lush green mountains and seas breaking on the reef to seaward, putting you to sleep at night. It is really a beautiful Island.

This coming week Mike and Marnie leave for Denver on Tuesday and will be gone for 10 days. So I will be sailing alone in Tahiti for 10 days (someone has to do it). We will be coming into Papeete on Monday. So I will look forward to updating you on Papeete and sailing alone in Tahiti.

Love Gary