- Older in Vanuatu - South Pacific 2007:
It's All About Recovery - Newer in Vanuatu - South Pacific 2007:
Photo Gallery I
After Nina's near miraculous recovery, we paddled out, once again, onto the open sea. I felt strong, with several days rest, but Nina hadn't eaten much for several days and rallied with an amazing recovery to make the long crossing to Malekula. Then, finally, after all this time, we got several days of the expected trade wind weather and we actually sailed for the first time on the whole expedition. After a week of mixed paddling and sailing, with one rest day in a village where people were especially kind, we reached the northern city of Luganville where there were convenient flights back to Port Vila.
I feel that we've only begun to explore this tropical paradise and I'm already learning from the mistakes we made and planning the next expedition to this region. I was just beginning to relish the feel of a kayak in the open sea and the next expedition will involve longer crossing and more time at sea.
Thanks to Patagonia, Prijon, and Lendal Paddles. Each of these sponsors contributed, each in their own way, to make this expedition possible.
We're on our way home.
Here are a few images of village life in Vanuatu.
Dated: 09/24/2007
