Snorkeling at To’aga Beach – Part 1
The underwater marine life in Ofu is just beyondddd! I have amassed quite a few photos of fish and here’s part 1 of snorkeling photos.
Mt. Tumu: My Favorite Hike
What better way to start off the new year than with a hike of Mt. Tumu! Making it to the top is worth every bit of struggle it took to get there.
Hanging Out at Golden Hour: Ofu Photo Journal
Two words: golden hour. We had a sweet bonfire on the beach with bevvies all around surrounded by great company. Ofu, you are spectacular.
Reading on vacation | Ofu Photo Journal
I love feeling like I have all the time in the world on vacations… reading “Coming of Age in Samoa” by Margaret Mead while lounging on the beach.
Passing through Olosega
Olosega is part of the Manu’a group separated from Ofu island by the Asaga Strait. We admired the view of Ofu-Olosega and their unique landscape.
Coconut Crab for NYE Dinner
Coconut crabs are suuuuper delicious, but it doesn’t mean that we should be taking more than we need. A lovely New Year’s Eve dinner with family.
Tui Ofu Well
Not far from the beach is an ancient historic village that’s spanned over three millenniums. And there, you’ll find the sacred Tui Ofu water well.
From To’aga Road to Asaga Strait | Ofu Photo Journal
A little trip to Asaga Strait where a bridge connects the islands of Ofu and Olosega. I can’t help but be distracted by the aqua hues all around.
Bike Riding at To’aga + Sunu’itao Peak | Ofu Photo Journal
By far the best way to get around Ofu is by bike – lush greens on both sides of the path clear up to reveal the dramatic Sunu`itao Peak.
Visit with a Kingfisher | Ofu Photo Journal
Jamie and Holly from the Institute of Bird Populations (IBP) invited us over to check out a kingfisher that they were rehabilitating back to health.
Snorkeling at To’aga Beach | Ofu Photo Journal
We made it! – arrived on the only flight of the week to Ofu, Manu’a! Snorkeling at the incredible To’aga beach, and feeling grateful.
OdySea Aquarium + Butterfly Wonderland
Just like me, my nephew is enamored with fish. We spent the day at the OdySea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland and marveled at all the beautiful creatures.
Back home
As much as I love traveling, I love the feeling of coming home – and seeing Yodi and Officer Scruffles wagging and meowing, excited to see me.
Sailing again and getting seasick
Round 2 of sailing adventures in California! A sunny day out at King Harbor Marina, catching good wind and then eventually getting seasick.
Visiting friends in Oceanside
Our quick weekend trip visiting friends in Oceanside, California. Catching up with our previous AmSam neighbors over food, at the beach, and a backyard BBQ.