Pre-Christmas in Norway
After a night’s sail from Toau to Tahiti, we arrived back at the airport anchorage in Tahiti, less than three
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On the hard in Tahiti
We had not planned to take Noxoma out of the water this year. Last time we were on the hard
Tetamanu, Fakarava – legendary diving with sharks
Diving the Tetamanu or South pass in Fakarava, is on most divers’ bucket list. The pass supposedly has up to
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Hirifa, Fakarava – social hiding spot from the big winds
When a “maramu” (strong SE winds) hits Polynesia, it normally lasts for several days. They are common from May –
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Rotoava, Fakarava – back to civilization
After spending close to a month at the uninhabited Tahanea atoll, we were ready to go back to civilization for
Provisioning at Hiva Oa for atoll life
When we now have decided to leave the Marquesan archipelago and move on to Tuamotus, we need to stock up
Swimming with manta rays in Tahuata
After an overnight sail from Ua Pou, we landed at Tahuata, which is one of the three inhabited islands in
Lovely Ua Pou in French Polynesia
Ua Pou is our last of the three inhabited Northern islands of the Marquesan archipelago in French Polynesia. The main
Liveaboard dive cruise in Galapagos
We hadn’t originally planned to go on a liveaboard dive cruise when visiting Galapagos. As much of the archipelago is
Pit stop in Miami
On our way back from Norway, we made a five day pit stop in Miami. We stayed in beautiful Coconut