No generator? Filling up jerry water cans? What's up with that? The water around Nuku Hiva was diiiiirty from all the rain and instead of dirtying up our filters we were fortunate enough to have access to potable water in almost every village we visited. We have been using a small 12v watermaker since leaving Canada, it's an old model that only produces about 3 gallons an hour. Of course we would love to have a generator and bigger better watermaker but there is also something to be said about simple systems that are budget friendly. We are budget travellers and so keeping things simple (aka cheap) is our mission. While we have lots of spare parts on the boat sourcing large items (generators, watermakers, fridges, etc) is extremely challenging and extremely expensive in the remote corners of the world that we are exploring. So unless it's a vital item that needs replacing we simply don't have the budget for lots of extras/would be nices.. and we are totally a-ok with that! We're just so darn thankful to be out here exploring and making memories as a family. We hope that helps answer some of the burning questions we have been receiving :)

@fixintaboogie

10 ай бұрын

I came here on my phone to comment (after watching the episode on our tv) and you already answered my question 😊 we left Canada a month ago sailing in “dirty plankton water” and are learning fast about watermaker filters 😂 will be picking up a case of them in San Francisco!!!

So glad Kevin and Shawna walked away unscathed from the rock slide. Thanks again for sharing your adventures with us.

@CruisingMeraki

Жыл бұрын

We are so thankful!

That was quite the rock falling situation 😮 Very glad no one was hurt and it didn’t keep happening ❤

@CruisingMeraki

Жыл бұрын

So scary! So glad no one was hurt.

thank you for the beautiful scenery of Nuku Hiva and the incredible journey you are on.

@CruisingMeraki

Жыл бұрын

Nuku Hiva is soooo beautiful. Thanks for watching :)

Aloha from Hawaii. My husband and I are thoroughly enjoying your videos and appreciate how you enjoy connecting with the locals. I think it only enhances your experience. What memories you are creating for them! Maybe not let the kiddos play on the mounds by the stone figures as the area may be considered sacred. We appreciate how your boys really get excited about the simple things like how good pomelos are, or arriving at anchor and also how they befriend just about any animal they come in contact with. 🥰🥰🥰so sweet. Finally, your tataus (tattoos) look amazing!🤙🏼

Nice to see you all again and thank you for sharing your great video with us. See you soon.

@CruisingMeraki

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here 🤗

u r so lucky on that hike that no one was hurt..what a beautiful life u all live..betcha never thought u would ever live like this..what tales ur boys will tell..huggs

@CruisingMeraki

Жыл бұрын

We’re soooo lucky. It was a close call. Also extremely great full for the opportunity to be out here exploring with our kiddos. It’s a special time 💕

Finally getting to play catch up on your videos! So grateful you do these so we can still feel connected. The sounds/echoes from that rock fall were so scary just watching from the couch, can't imagine how it was for you! Missing you all always ❤

@CruisingMeraki

Жыл бұрын

Miss you guys!!!

Wow! A Lord of the Flies moment at 25:47! But what a great hike. On-shore exercise is soooo important when sailing - and so rewarding when they're awe-inspiring. How to the boys like the prospect of a 14km hike? Thanks for a brilliant video.

Adventurous episode of traveling and exploring! With some thrills and scares. Loved the breadfruit, also that big stalk of bananas hanging proudly from your vessel. Yeah, King Kong might once have lived on that island. And I think there might still be some cannibals hiding inside that tree at 25:24. Hope M2 gets fixed up soon! Thanks for sharing.

@CruisingMeraki

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you noticed the bananas. Such an epic part of FP - the gifts of entire banana stocks. Then comes the eating of said bananas 😂 I think we got our potassium intake for the entire year. Haha

Gorgeous video. I'm glad no-one was squished by the rockfall though.

@CruisingMeraki

Жыл бұрын

We're so thankful everyone was safe. It was an absolutely gorgeous hike, with the amount of rain we had seen the last few days its no wonder some rocks were loose.

Bonjour Très belle vidéo Je le suis abonne de Marseille en France Bonne continuation pour vos voyages Soyez prudents Bisous à vous 4

I really enjoyed your adventure 🏝️

One of the other sailing channels just upgraded there prop with great speed and fuel benefits, if you’re having issues maybe this could be a fix for yourselves. Great video.

@CruisingMeraki

Жыл бұрын

This is definitely something we have had on the big ol "list". A prop change can make a huge difference!

it would be cool to get a tour of m2.

@chrisbleiler

Жыл бұрын

crazy rock fall! yikes. thats an amazing anchorage. where to next?

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Rad!

4:39 Remove the metal handle the next time; you'll build an excellent lightning rod.

@CruisingMeraki

Жыл бұрын

Thankfully no lightning today 👍 our mast probably has that job covered though 😉

Wow beautiful landscape. So scary with the fallen rock. Yikes. Grateful no one was injured❤️

@CruisingMeraki

Жыл бұрын

It was scary! We are thankful we all walked away unscathed.

So much rain but filling Jerry cans with water? 🤔

@CruisingMeraki

Жыл бұрын

Haha yep good point. We collect rainwater in buckets some times too but don’t have a dedicated set up yet. After spending a very dry year and a half in Mexico it’s not something we have needed until now. All these things take time ;)

How many lives does a cat have?

@CruisingMeraki

Жыл бұрын

😅 might have lost one today. Seriously thankful no one was injured. We were hiking with a huge pack of kiddos that day too.. phew.

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