Kauhale Kai: 8/24/08

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!!

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!

Fantastic Fun with Fabulous Friends!

As usual playing with friends in French Polynesia is a blast. Well, playing with friends is almost always a blast but playing with them in a place with 81 degree water and a million shades of blue somehow always adds to the experience.

Toys on Board:
2 tenders, a wakeboard, 2 Kawasaki jetskis, Dive compressor and 10 tanks, 4 BC's,( + the crews), snorkeling gear for 10, 2 kayaks, 3 standup paddleboards, 5 kites and 2 kiteboards, 8 surfboards, 8 rods & reels and a ton of gear , 2 bikes . We left the scooters at home this trip. If after all that you can't figure out what to do, there's always a good book and a nap in the shade!