www.2explore.net. On February 16, 2007 we will leave behind the comforts of our home in Seattle to travel through the South Pacific. On this site you can follow along with us, read about our experiences and view some of the photos we have taken en route. Our insatiable urge to explore, sparked the idea for this adventure. In October of 2005, we had a taste of the South Pacific on a 3-week trip to the Cook Islands and have ever since wanted to go back to immerse ourselves in the South Pacific way of life and record our experiences. With many ecosystems at risk from pollution, global warming and climate change, this is now especially critical. We aim to capture the true character of the idyllic South Pacific through photographs and words in a way that makes any observer of our work feel a connection to this special place and in turn, join us in making simple choices in everyday life that can have positive, lasting effects on the world around us. For a year we will be living as modern nomads – traveling only with what we can carry in our packs, living amongst the locals on the islands we visit, spending time sharing stories and experiences and taking in the captivating underwater world on the occasional dive. We hope to help others along the way and keep a vivid record of this adventure to share with you, and keep at the forefront of our memory. Follow along with us and learn about far away places of natural beauty and rich cultures. Experience with us the big world we call home.

DAY 1 On location in Moorea, French Polynesia

FRENCH POLYNESIA | Sunday, 18 February 2007 | Views [488]

We're starting the adjustment process...it is sweltering here, but beautiful. Even with the best preparations, we managed to get eaten alive by mosquitos and sunburned today in just a matter of minutes.

After arriving in Papeete, Tahiti we caught the ferry to Moorea and once we arrived, set upon the task of figuring out where we could crash for the next 2 nights or so. We got lucky on the 3rd try just as the packs and heat were starting to get the best of us, and we have a nice, modest bungalow, at a superb location for a low price - how nice :).

On our walk to this internet cafe, some very welcome raindrops fell for a while. We've can't remember the time we have been so happy to have rain as it finally lowered the temperature from super hot to just plain hot.

We've included a few pictures from today, eventhough we hardly moved more than a mile from our accommodation as we are both quite exhausted. We're both very happy to be here though!

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