Apr 1, 2008 - Hiva Oa - Atuona

After an ocean passage half-way across the Pacific, I was expecting a little more solitude and desolation, but we arrived at this anchorage at the same time as the World Arc Rally, so there were ~25 other boats here in this tiny bay. The town, Atuona, is the second largest town in the Marquesas and has a population of about 1,200 people. ... Once in town, we learned that everything closes down between 11:30-2:30.After an ocean passage half-way across the Pacific, I was expecting a little more solitude and desolation, but we arrived at this anchorage at the same time as the World Arc Rally, so there were ~25 other boats here in this tiny bay. The town, Atuona, is the second largest town in the Marquesas and has a population of about 1,200 people. ... Once in town, we learned that everything closes down between 11:30-2:30....

Mar 30, 2008 - The Crossing

We have successfully completed the major crossing of the Pacific Ocean… Mazatlan to the Marquesas. However, it was the constant grey during this last week that I hope not to see again for a while! Eventually though, we finally made landfall and arrived safely at Tahauku Bay, near Atuona. ...