We are not alone

Though we typically focus on last month's adventures, we decided to make an exception this time.  Because traveling gives you some interesting perspective on the anniversary of 9/11 

http://coastguardcouple.com/2011/09/11/we-are-not-alone/

 

 

What do you mean we're only halfway?!

The title pretty much says it all:

What do you mean we're only halfway?! 

So July found us back on Bora Bora.  Which, if you're going to be outside the US for the 4^th of July, a former WW2 US island battle fortress/Pacific paradise ain't too shabby a place to fly old glory.  They even had a party for us.  Though some American traditions did get slightly "altered" in translation as you can see in "Bora Bora 4th of July"

It's the effort that counted though.  You become very much more aware of the birthday of your nation when you're so far away from it. 

 

And we got into a canoe race and managed to not completely embarrass ourselves in "The Tahiti-Moorea Rendezvous"!

(can't say the same about when Greg tried to blow the conch shell though...)

 

We finally at long last got some video of a Polynesian church choir singing.  You may not have heard but Polynesians have a reputation for jaw-droopingly good church music.  They most certainly lived up to the hype.  Check out our post "Polynesian Singing".

 

Here's hoping your 4^th was as good as ours!

-Greg & Tiffany

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Extra Awesome

OK look, June was awesome for us. 

 

We know, we know, but June was EXTRA awesome for us.

We debated the difference between cultural heritage and sexual exploitation in Fine Line Between Cute and Slutty.

 

 

 

Explored Battle Fortress: South Pacific (AKA Bora Bora before it became all lovey-dovey),

Fell to the Dark side of cruising (no light sabers though...pity),

 

 

...and Greg got dog piled by stingrays.  Mostly because Tiffany was too smart to actually hold the food bag. 

 

Greg wanted to say thanks for all the birthday wishes.  It's good to be missed.

 

 

All the best from Paradise,

-Greg and Tiffany Norte

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Tahiti's better looking little sister

This month the blog finds us on Tahiti's "little sister" island of Moorea, but no one tell Tahiti her little sister is prettier OK?

What do you mean sinking!

We make the supreme sacrifice to report to you on what it's actually like to live in an overwater bungalow (hint - the private dolphin shows were a huge plus!)

Bungalow Living

And we visit a local turtle hospital that was both heart breaking and amazing

Outside the Bungalow - Dolphins and Sea Turtles!

Finally Greg celebrated his second South Pacific Birthday last month, here's his note to everyone:

So, when are you coming home?

 

The thing Greg missed most on his birthday was his friends, so he loves to hear from you!  On the plus side, things should finally be getting warmer where you all are right? Right?!  It can't still be snowing up there! ;-)

All the best from paradise,

-Greg and Tiffany

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We actually SAILED to Tahiti!

…And after sailing for a few months and over 5,000 nautical miles, we ARRIVED in Tahiti.  On a boat.  On a very small, 4 person boat.  Epic win! 

http://coastguardcouple.com/2011/04/04/the-first-place-you-can-actually-name/

Middle of nowhere…dead center actually. ;-)

The blog this month was an exploration of the people and places of Papeete, Tahiti’s capital. 

Take thousands of years of Polynesian heritage.  Have it co-exist with McDonalds.  Add in French.  What you’ll get is an interesting blend:

http://coastguardcouple.com/2011/04/07/weve-reached-civilization-indeed/

Ever live in a culture where sex, nudity and devout Christianity were not seen as contradictory?  It makes you think about what your core faith is really about.

http://coastguardcouple.com/2011/04/25/sex-and-jesus/

And for those of you who can’t get enough island music, here’s the down low on the different kinds of ukulele.

http://coastguardcouple.com/2011/04/21/ukulele-101/

Some of you have told us it’s still snowing up there!?  What’s up with that?

-Greg and Tiffany

Movie roles, Tattoos, Tipping - Last month was nuts.

Call it a hat trick, cuz here’s #3!

(Greg would like to point out that most people have completely forgotten their new year’s resolutions at this point.)

 

Last month with the blog was nuts!

 

First off, we launched a new part of the blog.  For all of you asking “How do I get in on this whole sailing around the world for free thing?” check out our “how to crew” page and tell us what you questions you have

http://coastguardcouple.com/how-to-crew/

 

We discuss the history and overall wisdom of getting a sailor’s tattoo.  Find out if we get inked:

http://coastguardcouple.com/2011/03/28/

 

 

Tipping is goes from polite debate to international incident:

http://coastguardcouple.com/2011/03/07/

 

And for those of you who did not know, Greg’s made for SyFy TV movie was released to DVD last month!  (For those of you who really did not know, Greg was hired as an actor in a SyFy channel movie - Sharktopus!)  Find out exactly how many degrees Greg is from Kevin Bacon!

http://coastguardcouple.com/2011/03/14/

 

 

So much happened last month, this is just the tip of the iceberg.  Wander around the blog and let us know what you think!

 

Hey and we really appreciate all the responses to these emails.  It’s so nice to know you all are reading!  We have responded to all of your emails up to now and we will continue to do our best to personally reply to each of your questions.  It may take a while sometimes because internet connectivity in the middle of the ocean can understandably be a bit “spotty” ;-)

 

We hear it’s finally warming up back home.  Enjoy the sunshine, We sure are!

 

 

-Greg and Tiffany

 

We found the desert island with the one palm tree!

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See, like we said, better contact!

That's 2 emails, which is DOUBLE last year's! ;-)

The blog continues to follow our adventures as we explore living life on a
tiny desert islands in the South Pacific.

Some of the highlights:

Remote desert island. Population: 3

http://coastguardcouple.com/2011/02/03/

We discover why it might be a lot less stressful to just fly to some of
these islands...

http://coastguardcouple.com/2011/02/10/

Imagine living where your only connection to any supplies (like food, or a
new TV) is special order via supply ship, that comes only once a month!

http://coastguardcouple.com/2011/02/14/

We found the world's one and only winery on a coral atoll!

http://coastguardcouple.com/2011/02/24/

We'd love to hear from you all as we keep traveling, join us on Facebook or
post a comment on the blog!

-Greg & Tiffany
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