Snorkeling To’aga Lagoon
Photos from a morning of snorkeling at To'aga lagoon. September 2020. Not much to say here, just let the photos speak for itself.
Night Sky in Ofu-Olosega
An enchanting picture-perfect reminder of the magnificence and awe I feel every time I have the pleasure of staying in Manu’a.
Escape to Ofu-Olosega Travel diaries pt. 1
I’d been home on Tutuila for six months straight, and loving it, to be quite honest. But I was itching to travel to Ofu-Olosega, Manu’a.
What I’m looking forward to in the near future
Do you ever get so excited for a trip you can barely sleep in the nights leading up to your trip? Well, that’s literally me right now.
Hiking an old historic Mt. Alava trail
The hike was pretty hard, but we went slow, enjoying the breeze, and admiring the plants. I’m excited to learn more history surrounding this Alava trail.
Guest post: Ian’s trip to Ofu, Manu`a
This is Ian, and I’ll be doing my very first guest appearance on Relli’s epic blog! Inside look at Toaga Lagoon in Ofu, American Samoa.
Coronavirus and travel to American Samoa (updated)
UPDATED March 9, 2020 YAY they updated the travel advisory yesterday!!! No more mandatory 14-day quarantine in Hawai`i from the mainland as long as you get a health clearance... which means Ian is coming home on Thursday!!! So excited! But also, really hope we don't...
Photo Journal: LACMA
Photo journal from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) with Ian, Polly, and Rick. January 2020.
Santa Monica, January 2020
Went to Santa Monica with Rick and Polly for our last weekend in California. The waves were mostly closing out, but Ian got in the water anyway for a bit, and then we went to Urth Caffe for a super good brunch.
EV NAUTILUS PHOTO JOURNAL PT. 3 | DEEP SEA EXPLORATION IN AMERICAN SAMOA
Part 3 (the final chapter) of my photo journal with the E/V Nautilus, exploring my home waters with the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa.
EV Nautilus Photo Journal Pt. 2 | Deep Sea Exploration in American Samoa
Part 2 of my photo journal on the E/V Nautilus research cruise in American Samoa. Deep sea science, remotely operated vehicles, sunrises and sunsets.
EV Nautilus photo journal pt. 1 | Deep sea exploration in American Samoa
A long overdue photo journal on the EV Nautilus a few months ago, and I am incredibly stoked to say that I was able to join the 2019 expedition.
In between moments | Samoa Travel Diaries
A hop and a skip to the island we’ve decided we’re getting married at. It was a busy trip, but here are some of the sweet in between moments.
Papapapaitai waterfall – Samoa photo journal
Driving up and over Cross Island Road in Upolu (Samoa), there’s a vista that turns off the main road, and you’ll stop dead in your tracks when you see this.
Motu Mahaea (Taha’a): French Polynesia Photo Journals
Photo journal from this idyllic motu (island) just off Taha’a on July 1, 2019. We sailed there and anchored in the shallow sandbar.