Kauhale Kai has now spent over 4 years traveling the world . This year we passed 50,000 ocean miles, a distance of almost twice around the center of the earth! She has offered us a million small moments of adventure, laughter, excitement and satisfaction.

Each person who has spent time with us aboard has been a big part of that experience. I once said, "If I ever make it big I'm going to buy a big boat and invite all my friends to come and play with me." Well, play we have. Thank you....all of you who have been a part of this experience. The journey continues!!

Sunday, November 2, 2008

The outer islands of Fiji - October 2008

Our crew does Halloween with some locals
Every color of the rainbow at Rainbow Reef
Fiji probably has the finest soft corals in the world!
Rock islands dotted pristine coves
Caves were abundant in Vanua Balavu

The boys in Fiji

In Fiji the color of the fish is as pretty as the water
Kauhale Kai at rest
Just another magical island sunset
One of John's many mahi mahis: the boys ate well!
Mike and John learning how to relax

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Mamanuca Islands, Fiji October 16, 2008

The "Blue Lagoon" off Turtle Island
Contemplative heron
Another beautiful Fijian sunset
A handmade raft......wouldn't want to make an ocean crossing on this!
Tavarua friends departing after an afternoon visit.

Diving in the Yasawas

Lion fish
Porcupine puffer fish
Anemone fish (or clown fish)
Yellow boxfish
Morey eel

Yasawa Islands, Fiji

Gorgeous beaches in the northern Yasawas and all to ourselves!

We explored this incredible cave off Sawa I Lau....the other cave was connected by a "swim through" and you needed flashlights to navigate!
Typical Fijian village

Taveuni, Fiji

Our dive guide, "Silasa"
Waterfall which also doubles as a waterslide!
Local Fijian children

Diving in Fiji in Somosomo Straits, October 6, 2008

Beautiful reefs, crystal clear water!
Colorful soft coral
Longnose hawkfish
Oriental Sweet lips
A garden of soft corals

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Beautiful Bora Bora

Many over water bungalows surround this island



Bora Bora with all the shades of blue!
Lush gardens everywhere!
Rob and Clarissa on our cruise around the island

Raiatea

Kauhale Kai bell on the foredeck
Dance party on the aft deck complete with disco ball!
Good friends, Larry and Bruce!
Bruce playing his guitar!
Our view as we pulled into our anchorage
Happy cruisers!

Huahine

Hiking to archaeological sites
Rob sacrificing himself!
Typical view along the road

Larry trying to juggle on the beach
Another delicious dinner on the aft deck!