Conrad 'the man of the sea' flew in right on time and brought his mum and baby sister Charlotte-Oceane with him. He says that both were really good all the way and never cried. Especially Oceane who is 'a bebe'. I was rather surprised at how well they all looked after such a ordeal... 30 hours Austria to Tahiti via L.A. That was until they finally arrived on the boat, docked at Tahina Marina... Both babies went into melt down... Yep life on board is about to change and change utterly.
After 10 minutes of overtired tears both fell into a deep sleep.
Next up Gus is placed under 'house arrest'. The Gendarmes in the Marquises made a mistake with his papers and he is being thrown out of the country. I had to lodge an appeal with the High Commissioner.
While this was going on we had to move the boat to the centre of Papeete to be beside the 'cop shop', so they could keep an eye on big bad Gus.
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| Conrad the man of the sea is home, with a new land based toy! 'bal' |
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| During our 'internment' we tied up alongside a wonderful waterside public park about a mile long and 200 meters wide. |
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| bird chase |
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| hands behind his back.... just watching... |
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| a great playground for a boat boy. |
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| figured it out now so here we go... |
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| Look mum... no hands. |
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| new friends... but its MY 'bal' |
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| yep just like his mum... up the down... |
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| Maiden voyage for a special little maiden. Tahiti to Moorea. |
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| do all new mums always look so happy.. |
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| Pops little girl |
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| The 'girls' take a snooze after their first big sail. |
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| Edible! a big little thing, I think she will be tall like her mum. |
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| Big blue eyes |
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| Cool Hot licks stones t shirt. Motu Tiahura Moorea.. our first day out as a family. |
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| Nice Teeth .... no mum sand in my mouth... |
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| 'Pop hlp sand in my mout...' |
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| You can't swim 'Yes I can Look' |
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| 'see swimming' |
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| Motu Tiahura.. Oceane's shady tent.. |
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| 'Look Pop the bebe' |
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| Katja and Conrad.. back together again... |
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| Mum in a perfect setting.. |
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| Restaurant Tiahura, Moorea. |
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| 'Don't jump' |
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| 'OK jump' "Jeasus Pa make up yer mind" |
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| OK Pop, just lie down... |
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| chasing fish |
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| pop quick the fish... |
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| Sanity |
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| more rays I really adore the rays of Moorea so brought conrad and samina to see them. |
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| This chap got up good and close.. kissing samina back. |
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| Conrads little bumbum... like the foot stirrup? mums little bumbum... |
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| Need to keep an eye on the sharks in the distance.. Its hard to get used to the idea they are harmless. |
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| Conrad petting his new friend mr ray |
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| This big one took a real liking to Conrad, the man of the sea. |
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| what an experience for a 2year old... will he remember it when he is older? |
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| BIG BLUES |
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| Karaoke... we were brill... |
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| doting dad |
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| Conrad a man of many hats... |
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| Hat boys with FARRFLY in the background, my favourite anchorage Opunohu beach. |
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| first big fall... head first down the companionway. His head bounced down all 3 steps while we were anchored. |
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| I think some toys must terrify babies, Oceane not looking too happy about this red monster... |
