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Raroia (Atoll number 3!)

Raroia (Atoll number 3!)

Almost a month (and 7 anchorages) in Raroia!

destinations, French Polynesia, South Pacific, TuamotusNica WatersJuly 28, 2025Tuamotus, French Polynesia, Destinations, RaroiaComment

Spinach Trees and Powdered Milk

Spinach Trees and Powdered Milk

When life hands you leaves from a spinach tree, you figure out how to make cheese.

boat cooking, cooking aboard, cruising food, galleyNica WatersJuly 14, 2025galley, cruising food, provisioningComment

Hao! (Atoll number 2)

Hao! (Atoll number 2)

2 weeks at Hao, our second atoll.

destinations, French Polynesia, South Pacific, TuamotusNica WatersJuly 8, 2025Tuamotus, cruising, destinations Comment

Timing Passes in the Tuamotus

Timing Passes in the Tuamotus

Deciding on the best time to leave an atoll is one thing. When to arrive is another. Timing the passes in the Tuamotus can be tricky business.

Tuamotus, South Pacific, passagesNica WatersJuly 1, 2025Raroia, Tuamotus Comment

When the Ship Comes In

When the Ship Comes In

The ship came in! Literally, that is.

boat life, cruising food, destinations, food, French Polynesia, provisioning, TuamotusNica WatersJune 23, 2025provisioning, food Comment

Welcome to Amanu!

Welcome to Amanu!

In almost 2 weeks we anchored in a few different spots. Surprisingly, they were all so different!

destinations, French Polynesia, TuamotusNica WatersJune 16, 2025Tuamotus, Amanu, French Polynesia Comments

Taco Tuesday On Board!

Taco Tuesday On Board!

Taco Tuesday when you’re solely on pantry ingredients? Bring on black bean and sweet potato tacos!

boat cooking, cooking aboard, cruising food, dinner, food, galley, recipesNica WatersJune 9, 2025recipe, food, galleyComment

Next Island Group, Unlocked! (Tuamotus!)

Next Island Group, Unlocked! (Tuamotus!)

4 days and 500 miles later, we’re in a totally different world.

destinations, French Polynesia, TuamotusNica WatersJune 3, 2025Tuamotus, French Polynesia, passages Comments

Grocery Shopping, Marquesas Style

Grocery Shopping, Marquesas Style

When it comes to grocery shopping, there are multiple ways to get it done in the Marquesas.

cruising food, destinations, French Polynesia, Marquesas, provisioningNica WatersMay 26, 2025food, provisioning, grocery shoppingComment