The Tuamotus were our favorite atolls on our circumnavigation. The interiors were not charted, so we put Margie in a bosun's chair and hauled her up to the second spreader as we navigated the "bomies." We moved around, inside the atolls between 10am and 2pm since the overhead sun made seeing the coral heads much easier. Margie and I wore "Marriage Savers" which are the remote headphones which allow you to talk "hands free." She would give me course changes, such at 10 degrees to starboard.
If you went to the windward side of the Atoll, you could drop your anchor at the reef, drift backwards and watch the high pacific swells crash onto the reef and dissolve into only "frothy bubbles" as they reach your boat. The Tuamotus are a magical place.
You're right Peter. They are a magical place, especially for those who enjoy being in the water, diving, etc. I don't recall how long you spent there, but feel free to add a link to your blog in the comments so others can get a different flavor.
Raffi, what a great adventure teaming with your new friends, Mark and Lisa. That must have been scary at times ended up great. I really admire your attitude and ability to continue on this fantastic trip. We think of you often.
Thanks Rich, that's very kind of you to say. This journey is pushing me well beyond my comfort zone, and in that lies the growth opportunity, or so they tell me ;-).
The Tuamotus were our favorite atolls on our circumnavigation. The interiors were not charted, so we put Margie in a bosun's chair and hauled her up to the second spreader as we navigated the "bomies." We moved around, inside the atolls between 10am and 2pm since the overhead sun made seeing the coral heads much easier. Margie and I wore "Marriage Savers" which are the remote headphones which allow you to talk "hands free." She would give me course changes, such at 10 degrees to starboard.
If you went to the windward side of the Atoll, you could drop your anchor at the reef, drift backwards and watch the high pacific swells crash onto the reef and dissolve into only "frothy bubbles" as they reach your boat. The Tuamotus are a magical place.
You're right Peter. They are a magical place, especially for those who enjoy being in the water, diving, etc. I don't recall how long you spent there, but feel free to add a link to your blog in the comments so others can get a different flavor.
Raffi, what a great adventure teaming with your new friends, Mark and Lisa. That must have been scary at times ended up great. I really admire your attitude and ability to continue on this fantastic trip. We think of you often.
Rich
Thanks Rich, that's very kind of you to say. This journey is pushing me well beyond my comfort zone, and in that lies the growth opportunity, or so they tell me ;-).