Where did the time go?
When the Captain and I were contemplating spending the South Pacific hurricane season in Hawaii, we asked ‘what are we possibly going to do in Hawaii for four and a half months?’ Well that (obviously) turned out to be a very silly question. The time has flown by and we still have so much that we want to do!
We had a lovely time visiting Oahu for the last two and a half months. We docked at the Ala Wai Marina which is steps away from Waikiki Beach for a monthly cost equivalent to one night in some luxury hotels.
We enjoyed the company of many visitors including my Dad, Mom, and Sister and several of Fabio’s friends from American College of Switzerland.
Even Obama (who is wildly popular in Hawaii) was on-board.
The Captain has been working non-stop to care for Amandla and me. We feel the love.
We are now back in Hilo waiting for a weather window to start the first leg of our journey to New Zealand.
Luckily, we were here to see our friends from Coccinelle sail into Reeds Bay from the Marquesas on their way to Alaska.
We are sad that our friend Bill tore his rotator cuff and can not make the journey with us. The good news is that The Captain’s friend Steve has signed on for the journey and his lovely wife Margo will join us in the Tuamotus! And Bill made us a gorgeous wooden bowl so he will still be on-board in spirit.
I’ve been spending the last few days taking a vacation from my ‘vacation’ at the Hamilton’s Beach House. We are lucky to have such generous friends.
Below is a photo gallery of some of the beauty we’ve experienced in Hawaii since mid-January.
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Cheers!
Love your blog, Lisa. Great job!!
Looking forward to meeting you and joining you guys in Rangiroa.
Fair winds and happy sails,
Margo
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Margo! Very much looking forward to meeting you. I just hope that the weather window opens soon so we can set sail!
What a lovely recap. That Bill DeMent bowl looks gorgeous! Fair winds and following seas and long may your big jib draw.
Karen – what a lovely send off
Thank you. Hope to capture some great images along the way to share on OYD. And yes, that Bill DeMent is talented. I’ll let him know you liked the bowl.
Hi Lisa,
Have a great time on the next stage of your exciting journey! Keep safe and have fun!!
Keep us in touch with your progress if you can. Lucy and George enjoying the Easter break, keeping busy with egg hunts galore and enjoying the good weather with friends. George still into his superheroes which is the theme for his birthday party this year, will have to send you some pics afterwards. Lucy is growing up fast, still enjoying her ballet and gymnastics. The builders start work on our house at the beginning of June which is all very exciting! You will have to come and visit when your travels are over! Safe and happy sailing and enjoy New Zealand when you get there!!
With love Janet, John, Lucy and George xxxx
Finally you are getting started with the house work! Can not wait to see the pictures of Georgie’s birthday. I can’t believe he is already four. Send Easter, ballet, and gymnastics pictures too! I so miss you all and wish that we were sailing in the UK
Can we convince you to come for a visit in New Zealand?
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