Pacific Coast Segment 1 Ride

 Here is my plan for segment 1 of the Pacific Coast ride first week of July, 2026:

Samoa - Upolu and Savai’i Islands

 Now on our way back with a stop in Samoa (formerly Western Samoa). With three nights at Le Vasa resort on Upolu and three days in Savai’i Lagoon Resort, on Savai'i then back to Upolu for one night before flying back through Honolulu. 

Diving birds

View from porch 

Our fale

Ferry to Savai'i 

Samoan open houses, a respite for travellers and family. 

Our fale

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Australia 2026 - Port Douglas and Kuranda

 We are in Cairns at the end of our road trip but took two days to make to side trips up north to Port Douglas and Kuranda.  

On the way to Port Douglas. 

On 4-mile beach in PD. 

4-mile beach swimming area protected by shark and stinger barrier. 

In Kuranda. 

Sunning fresh water crocs. 

Kuranda Village. 

Feeding wallabies. 

Going on river cruise in Kuranda. 

Fish and turtles.  

Water Dragon. 

Kuranda historic train station. 

Annie's birthday dinner. 

On a horrific snorkeling trip to the Great Barrier Reef. 

My mermaid at the hotel pool.