New family member, Mo'orea

This is Cook's Bay on Mo'orea. It's an ideal anchorage right now as Martin's mom is staying at the Club Bali Hai and we are anchored just off the bar- pretty handy.

Here's the newest recruit: an outrigger canoe. Is it expensive? Yes. Is it really difficult to transport? Yes. Is it nearly impossible to store on a 35' boat? Yes. Are there promises of paddling good times? Yep. Perfect. What could be better?

So many hibiscus, so many allergens.

View of Oponuhu and Cook's Bay

Poulet pour diner.

Molly arrived this week and braved the crossing from Tahiti to Mo'orea aboard Pau Hana. It was windy, squally and we had full conditions. We were sailing at hull speed with fully reefed main and just a stamp of a jib flying. Generally, smiles prevailed. Until the sneezing started, induced by this gorgeous tiare flower lei, which was quickly porched.

Always the dinghy antics, enroute to the Bali Hai.