Jacaranda Journey
Our Puddle Jump was from the Galapagos Islands to the Marquesas Islands
Life raft certification in Ecuador: this is the only time we want to see the inside of our life raft!!
As the silhouette of Volcano Cerro Azul began to fade from view we said goodbye to Terra Firma! We are headed out to sea!
Our first night at sea
With 2850 miles to go near the beginning of our voyage, we are off course and going slow as we clear Isabella Island
With twin headsails poled out, Chuck sits in the companion way behind our two protective aft dodger windows. Two solar panels are lashed to the boom.
As night approaches, the wind often strengthened
One of the ways we marked time was blowing the conch at sunset in gratitude for the day
The sea berth is on the left; basket of veggies and foil wrapped limes on the floor; Chuck sitting in the companion way
They swam next to us for a little while before peeling off over the horizon, purposefully going only they knew where.
Looking like the ugly duckling in the midst of a pod of slender dolphins
King Neptune's unsolicited gifts on the deck each day
Tahuata Island from the Bordelais Channel
Approaching Hanamoenoa Bay on Tahuata
Pelagic barnacles stick like glue on the hull unless you do the Rope Trick (internet photo)
Another boat arrives from the Puddle Jump - you can tell by the algae, growth, and barnacles on the topsides.
The only vegetables left after 3 weeks at sea: potatoes. cabbage, onions, mushy tomatoes and foil wrapped limes.
The fine art photography of Ray Collins
The fine art photography of Ray Collins
The fine art photography of Ray Collins
