We arrived in New Caledonia on 1 October 2015 after a six night sail from Fiji and were looking forward to exploring the place for a couple of weeks. But when the perfect weather window for our sail to Australia presented itself, we felt that we had to take it.
So after six nights in the Port Moselle, we are again casting off the dock lines and heading to Sydney via New Castle.
A Small Sample Of The Cheese For Sail At The Local Grocery
It wasn’t a total loss.
We did manage to put the boat in order and provision a variety French favorites (baguette, cheese, eclair, etc).
I was able to drink up some beautiful street art after a drought of murals Fiji and experience a bit of the city of Nouméa. I look forward to seeing so much more when we return here in May 2016.
Once we leave the shores of New Caledonia, we will be off-grid for a week but will be sending periodic position updates via satellite phone along the way. You can follow our updates on Farkwar, Twitter or in the sidebar on my blog.
Abiento!
Frankie Beane October 6, 2015
Shame we only got a little taste of the street art but that gives us May 2016 to look forward to. Have a safe trip! Be careful of your lenses.
Lisa Dorenfest October 15, 2015 — Post Author
The trip to Australia was good and we have now arrived safely. Hoping to find a replacement for that polarizing lens here. There is some amazing street art close to the marina in Newcastle, Australia that I will be sharing soon! I think I am going to like it here.
Frankie Beane October 15, 2015
Glad to hear that you are safe.
Ladybuggz October 7, 2015
What I’d do to be in your place Lisa! What lovely Street Art! Be safe!!
Lisa Dorenfest October 15, 2015 — Post Author
? ’tis a good life indeed. Have arrived safely in Australia and look forward to getting to know the place.
Ladybuggz October 16, 2015
Have fun!!
Lisa Dorenfest October 16, 2015 — Post Author
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Faraday's Candle October 7, 2015
Beautiful how you captured so many of the different feels of the place. Amazing photos as always!
Lisa Dorenfest October 16, 2015 — Post Author
You are lovely to say so. Wish I could have visited here longer but there is always next year. Now it is time to explore Australia
Faraday's Candle October 16, 2015
Australia must be wonderful!! Have fun.
Lisa Dorenfest October 16, 2015 — Post Author
You are always so generous with your wonderful compliments. Thank you ?
Faraday's Candle October 16, 2015
They are felt. You are living a dream and we too through your blog!!
Lisa Dorenfest October 16, 2015 — Post Author
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Indah Susanti October 7, 2015
The street art image is so striking – great click at the right time! Have a safe trip and enjoy it to the fullest! 🙂
Lisa Dorenfest October 16, 2015 — Post Author
Ahoy from Newcastle, Australia Indah! Thanks so much for your lovely compliment on the street art image. Was lucky to be in the right place at the right time as there is little foot traffic in that area.
LDG luciledegodoy October 7, 2015
The cheese stand looks delicious! And you brought eclair to the boat!! This is a party!!
Street art is promising. Gorgeous and worth returning for!
As always is a pleasure to get your updates. Sail safely and have a good journey!
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Xx
Lisa Dorenfest October 16, 2015 — Post Author
?It was absolutely wonderful to have so many yummy French treats on board for our passage to Australia. The pastries got us half way here and we were still enjoying cheese, salami and olives when we arrived in Newcastle. Looking forward to returning to New Caledonia in 2016 ?
LDG luciledegodoy October 16, 2015
This last leg was really great, and I can imagine why you’re looking forward to returning there! Enjoy Australia!
Lisa Dorenfest October 16, 2015 — Post Author
I will! Getting so excited to sail into Sydney Harbor ⛵️??
LDG luciledegodoy October 19, 2015
I can imagine, Lisa! It’s such a beautiful city. You will love it.
Lisa Dorenfest October 21, 2015 — Post Author
I think you are right Lucile. Almost there. We’ve just sailed into nearby Pittwater and should be heading into Sydney on 28 Oct.
LDG luciledegodoy October 21, 2015
Woo hoo great news! Exciting! Hearts beating fast! Safe travels!
Retirementallychallenged.com October 7, 2015
I love how the man walking appears to be being observed under the magnifying glass by the man in the mural. Nice pics, as usual. Safe travels.
Lisa Dorenfest October 16, 2015 — Post Author
⚓️ Ahoy from Newcastle Australia Janis! Thank you for your compliments and well wishes! I got lucky with the mural shot as there is not a lot of foot traffic in that area.
ledrakenoir October 7, 2015
Yeah I really love cheese… 😀
Excellent ‘walk’, really enjoyed it… 🙂
Lisa Dorenfest October 16, 2015 — Post Author
?Enjoyed French cheese all the way to Australia. Definitely a treat. Thanks for ‘walking’ with me here Drake!
margo October 7, 2015
Have a safe trip, guys. How long do you think it will take you?
Lisa Dorenfest October 16, 2015 — Post Author
Hi Margo! We left New Caledonia pretty much right after I posted the blog entry and ‘flew’ to Australia, arriving two days ahead of schedule. It was a bit tiring as we were reaching most of the way and thus living at a 15 degree angle, but it was worth it to get here so quickly. The Captain caught up with Steve this morning. Was great to hear Steve’s voice on Skype!
Terri Webster Schrandt October 8, 2015
Awesome stuff, Lisa! Like Janis said, the photo of the man walking under the magnifying glass in the mural is truly a treat to see! Love what you posted and safe journeys!
Lisa Dorenfest October 16, 2015 — Post Author
Ahoy from Australia Terri ⚓️. Got lucky with that man under the glass. I wish we could have stayed in New Caledonia longer but we had a lovely sail to Australia and are now ready for a new adventure. Thanks again for the RT!
Terri Webster Schrandt October 16, 2015
Always, Lisa!! Have a blast!
Lisa Dorenfest October 16, 2015 — Post Author
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lexklein October 8, 2015
Too bad you couldn’t stay longer; Nouméa looks great! I was not terribly familiar with New Caledonia, but I just read that Nouméa has many luxury boutiques with Parisian fashions, so I hope you stocked up for your stint in Australia! But seriously, what a treat to come upon all those cheeses – yum!
Lisa Dorenfest October 16, 2015 — Post Author
What you have read is true. So many cute boutiques in Nouméa. Wish I could have picked up a few new outfits but we were in and out of the place so fast I couldn’t procure anything but a few photographs and food :-). Looking forward to returning…but also really looking forward to sailing into Sydney Harbor. That is a bucket list item indeed.
lexklein October 16, 2015
I can’t wait for your photos and stories from Australia!
Lisa Dorenfest October 16, 2015 — Post Author
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Gallivanta October 8, 2015
Happy Sailing.
Lisa Dorenfest October 16, 2015 — Post Author
⚓️ We made it safely to Newcastle, Australia Ann! Will be heading down Sydney way by the end of the month ⛵️
Gallivanta October 22, 2015
You made good time.
Lisa Dorenfest October 23, 2015 — Post Author
We did indeed! Six days v eight days expected
themofman October 8, 2015
Excellent timing on that third shot.
Lisa Dorenfest October 16, 2015 — Post Author
Ahoy from Newcastle, Australia Allan. It was definitely a lucky shot ?
badfish October 10, 2015
Dang those dang perfect weather windows!…they are always messing things up in the world! I LOVE the street art with the guy in red walking by just under the microscope…it’s just soooo Lisa Dorenfest, eh? Did you have to pay him to walk by, or did you just wait until someone did. Or are you like the luckiest photographer around? I mean, I see Indah and Lucile above taking outrageous shots. And now you coming up with this off the wall stuff. I’m gonna trade in my camera.
Lisa Dorenfest October 16, 2015 — Post Author
I love you man! Ahoy from Newcastle Australia Mr Badfish ??. That street art shot was definitely more about luck than talent. The area where that mural is has little foot traffic. And when the fellow started walking by, I thought, oooh, need to get a shot to give a sense of perspective (size of mural v size of man). It wasn’t until I got home and was in post processing mode did that I realized the shot was framed so perfectly. Much of my photography happens like that. It is like a gift from the photography gods. They throw bones at me occasionally to keep me addicted to this art form. And you are SILLY to say you are going to turn in your camera! Not only do you have a way with words but your snaps are fantastic.
badfish October 17, 2015
I used to photograph with a guy. We’d photograph the same stuff. His shots were always better than mine. I never understood it. But he had a bit of the LD photo god stuff in him.
Lisa Dorenfest October 17, 2015 — Post Author
I’ve seen plenty of ‘Photo God Stuff’ in your portfolio. I wish you could view your images through my eyes ?
badfish October 18, 2015
the grass is always greener over there…or…the ocean’s always bluer
Lisa Dorenfest October 18, 2015 — Post Author
Saw a billboard yesterday with a Rice Paddy picture (not as good as yours) and thought of you ?
badfish October 18, 2015
a picture of a rice paddy…in OZ…?
Lisa Dorenfest October 18, 2015 — Post Author
A billboard advertising travel to Taiwan ✈️
badfish October 18, 2015
Ahhhh!! makes more sense than rice growing in the outback
kirsten October 12, 2015
Cheese, Eclairs, and Street Art – you can’t go wrong with those. I hope you have safe sailings, Lisa. Look forward to reading more once you reach Australia.
Lisa Dorenfest October 16, 2015 — Post Author
Ahoy from Newcastle, Australia Kirsten! The passage was good and we are now safely tucked in at Newcastle. Getting very excited to head into Sydney Harbor in a week or so. Life is grand.
Lignum Draco October 17, 2015
What a life, going where the wind blows and the sun shines. Don’t eat that cheese all at once. 🙂
Lisa Dorenfest October 17, 2015 — Post Author
?’Tis a good life indeed. Our supply of cheese got us all the way to Newcastle, Australia ⛵️
rosemaylily2014 October 19, 2015
Glad to hear you’ve made it safely to Aussie shores Lisa – hopefully you’ll make it out west at some point! Australia is such a huge place!!
Lisa Dorenfest October 21, 2015 — Post Author
Thank you for the warm welcome Rosemary! I do hope I make it out your way while I’m here!
prior2001 October 21, 2015
really enjoyed soaking up some street art with you – ahhh – so nice – and hope you are well amiga – be back later to check in –
Lisa Dorenfest October 22, 2015 — Post Author
Ahoy there Yvette! Great to see you hear again. I see you have a new space and I’m looking forward to spending some time there in the coming days. You’ve been missed!
prior2001 October 23, 2015
thanks my friend – and looking forward to following your ongoing wonderful sea voyage adventure!
Lisa Dorenfest October 23, 2015 — Post Author
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prior2001 October 25, 2015
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restlessjo October 21, 2015
Was going to say every time I eat cheese I’ll think of you, but it seems you’re already there! 🙂 I’ll just enjoy the conversation with Badfish instead 🙂
Lisa Dorenfest October 22, 2015 — Post Author
Ahoy There Jo! Always a pleasure to hear from you! We had a great passage here, enjoying cheese all the way, and are SLOWLY making our way down to Sydney. Should arrive there by the end of the month. I have a feeling there are many ‘Monday Walks’ here in my future.
Amy October 23, 2015
six night sail, wow! These are beautiful photos, especially the street art. 🙂
Lisa Dorenfest October 23, 2015 — Post Author
? Amy. That was my favorite too. Hopefully I will spend more time there next year. The sail to Australia was brilliant ⛵️