Highs and Lows

We have had no internet connection forever and I don't even know if we will be able to send this out but I am hopeful.  We left Taiohai Bay, the largest town in the Marquesas on the island of Nuku Hiva, last Saturday, after a few days of huge waves and continuous rocking, 30 minutes of internet access which allowed only reading our emails, not sending out, no solution to our refrigeration problems after hours of work, and a crazy adventurous evening with Bambi and Jeff, our South African friends from sv Alexis. We mostly motored our way around the island to an absolutely awesome scenic Anaho Bay where we have been recuperating and thank goodness we are here! We have gone from the lowest of the lows, thinking of selling Sidewinder and coming home, to snorkeling clear aqua blue water through exquisite coral gardens with incredible exotic fish, a huge manta ray, and a turtle. Yesterday we hiked over the Tevaitapuhiva Pass down into Haitheu Bay and the village of Haitheu and had a fabulous lunch with the other cruisers who are here in Anaho (about 12 of us). I hiked up the hill to some the powerful archeological sites of Hikokua, Kimuihei, and Tahakia where I found an ancient tiki, tohua (ceremonial grounds) and petroglyphs. There are several very old huge banyan trees where the spiritual rituals were held and the vibrations were strong; it was a very special exploration. Hiking back over the pass reminded me of many our hikes, and I spent quality time just reflecting on my magical life full of wonderful friends. We will spend one more day and venture back to Taiohai for the last of our provisioning, and then head off for the Tuamotus by way of Daniels Bay. Much Love to you.