orca III underway to Hawaii (actual date May 23)

Hey all,
we are leaving from the Tuamotus today, on our way to Hawaii. Boat is in great shape - looking forward to being in Hawaii. we are heading to Hilo on the big island. It is very hot here! and will get hotter the closer we get to the equator. have had a nice time in Tikihau ( thats the atoll we are at in the Tuamotus) lots of swimming and this is the greenest atoll we've seen! lots of flowers and trees, not just coconut ones either. Malachi is still with us - hope all of our fellow cruisers are enjoying Fiji and have arrived safe. keep us posted. to all of you at home, looking forward to seeing you in August!

hugs
Dionne