Maurice was our tour guide around the island. He had wonderful stories to share about the Polynesians. They were great navigators - partly because they didn't sleep at night and knew the night sky. They thought the spirits came out at night and if you closed your eyes they would get you, so they went to school and did other things at night.
Family looking for some adventure, Rod and Connie have quit their jobs and taken Allie out of school to see how quickly we can spend our savings. Cruising cat Princess also on board - not by choice. [...] After cruising around Vancouver Island this spring, we are now heading south to Mexico and maybe beyond. If all goes well, we will be in Mexico for fall and Winter, then off to the South Pacific Islands, New Zealand, then back home in 2009.