Author Archives: Peter Rossin
Third Times Lucky
Lots of thoughts on the traditional origin of this phrase. I quote Wikipedia: “Why is the third time lucky? Again, we don’t know. There are a few suggestions. The most common is that it alludes to the belief that, under … Continue reading
Omoa – Fatu Hiva
After our jeep ride, we spent a 3 or 4 hours walking around the village of Omoa before heading back to Hanavave Bay on Iron Lady. This is the oldest church in the Marquesas – populated by literally thousands of … Continue reading
Fatu Hiva Jeep Ride
After our first aborted attempt to cross over the rugged terrain from Bay of Virgins to Omoa, we made a second attempt in better weather on our second visit. Lots of pictures this time as they are self explanatory. First … Continue reading
Fatu Hiva Part 3
It has been awhile so it is time to get back to some new posts on the Marquesas (especially when it has been below 0 F in Pittsburgh). I have several more I want to do on one of our … Continue reading
Folks Who Follow Us
I am extremely grateful for the support I receive based on the numbers I get back from WordPress. As I follow the data they feed back, one of the things I note is that our older posts do not receive … Continue reading
Scanning Sonar Update
We have had 3 full cruising seasons and about 18000 nautical miles aboard Iron Lady now. We have seen a wide variety cruising situations from a circumnavigation of New Zealand to Fiji, Tonga, and French Polynesia. We initially thought our … Continue reading
Merry Christmas 2013
Still back in Fatu Hiva on my posts but caught this image recently and thought it would be of interest given the season. Hope all of you nauti guys and gals have been nice and that something special (maybe an … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving
George and Gel are off the west coast this year but Kim, Peter, Lisa and Grandma Gerrick will be with us. Grandma Rossin is home bound but we will see her over the weekend . We have most of the … Continue reading