The Marquesas
29 July 2012
Rod
Yes we made it .
After 28 very testing days from the Galapogos we finally saw the ist of the Marquesas (Fatu Hiva ) on July 17 a fantastic feeling . The ist 2 weeks were good sailing but the weather deteriorated during the 2nd , with numerious gales up to 30 knots .On many occasions it was bare poles only (but we still caught Fish ). We have made many friends here and run into many others that we met during our voyage .We have visited most of these fantastic islands staying 4 days at Fatu Hiva ,passing close to Motane island (anchoragr no good ) ,Heva Oa 2 days Tatuata 6 days Ua Pou 2 days and are prsently at Taiohae on Nuka Hiva . We have caught fish (Dorades and Mackeral )up to 40 kg swam with the dolphins ,walked in the mountains ,swam in the waterfalls and explored deserted tropical beaches .Did Island tour yesterday and about to leave for Bora Bora today Has it been fun .Yes most of the time