Cruising Meraki • Sailing Family
Cruising Meraki • Sailing Family
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Stan Huntingford C&L Explorer Sailboat FOR SALE
Our beautiful girl “Meraki” is for sale in Fiji.
She is a well cared for classic cutter rig designed by Stan Huntingford. Said to be Stan’s favourite boat he ever designed and we would agree.
The C&L Explorer 45 is an excellent livable layout for a family, she’s comfortable and easy to sail and has beautiful lines.
Meraki is a current liveaboard, well taken care of and ready to continue her adventures around the globe.
www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1977-c-$-l-explorer-45-9467994/
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Unplanned MAGICAL stop | Suwarrow, Cook Islands | Ep 120
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▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ Some of the most magical stops are those that are unplanned. We had hoped to stop in Suwarrow but it didn’t look like it was going to be in the cards for us, until… A quick 4 days in the magical Cook Islands but we wouldn’t have traded it for anything. ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: www...
AU REVOIR French Polynesia | Ep 119
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▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ In this week’s episode we take you back to our last week in French Polynesia. Reflecting back on this time we feel very proud of ourselves. We crossed 3,000nm of ocean from Mexico to the Marquesas, explored 3 archipelagos spanning 1,000nm. Next hop is another big jump from French Polynesia to Tonga approximately 1,300nm!! ⛵️ Boat Tour Video: czcams.com/video/6cktkDd0CgU/video.ht...
HUGE UPGRADES and Real time updates | Ep 118
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What is going on? Where is Meraki? What are your plans? Are you done making videos?! We try to answer as many of your questions as possible in today’s REAL TIME update. We’re also SO excited to share about some really exciting boat upgrades thank to @rollytasker and we have some PRETTY BIG news about our future plans… Tune in ;) ⛵️ Boat Tour Video: czcams.com/video/6cktkDd0CgU/video.htmlsi=nS74...
New Friends in the Societies | Huahine & Raiatea | Ep 117
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▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ Slowing down in the Societies, we find ourselves relaxing and enjoying two very beautiful islands; Huahine and Raiatea. We meet some incredible locals that open their arms and welcome us through their backyards. ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERC...
STINGRAY City | Sailing to Mo'orea | Ep 116
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▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ A fully jam packed episode! We jet off to Mo’orea and are absolutely stunned by the beauty of the island. In fact we are so stunned that we lose a little focus and… well, you know what they say “There is 3 kinds of sailors: those who have run aground, those who haven’t YET and those who lie about it” There were so many highlights of Mo’orea and at the top of the list is the frie...
We SAILED to Tahiti! | French Polynesia | Ep 115
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▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ Can you imagine after 26 days at sea and months in some of the most remote reaches of the world finally reaching a big city?! The shock of the noise and traffic, the excitement of fast food and malls! When we left Mexico we provisioned thoroughly, knowing our next big grocery shop would be in TAHITI! Another big milestone checked off in this weeks video… ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬...
Living in a Postcard | Toau | Ep 114
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▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ We’re so excited to share this magical little atoll called Toau. It still completely blows our minds that a place like this exists in the middle of the South Pacific and we hope we have captured its beauty for you to enjoy. ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩...
Paradise Found | HAVAIKI Pearl Farm | Ep 113
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▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ Come explore Fakarava with us - a magical little spit of sand in the middle of the Pacific Ocean! The lagoon is a massive 60 km long by 25 km wide but the actual spit of land encircling the lagoon is less than a kilometre wide in some areas!! ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: www.patreon.c...
After the storm BLISS | Tuamotu | Ep 112
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▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ The Calm After the Storm The storm from a few days ago is forgotten as we drift through the days relaxing on the beach, exploring the shallows and having the BEST snorkel of our life. ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ...
Storms and Boat COLLISIONS | SAILING THE TUAMOTUS | EP 111
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▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ Our first week exploring Fakarava is definitely not what we imagined insert cocktails on remote islands here 😆 Instead a system plows right over us and we spend a day and a half holding on to our hats for dear life! ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki ...
Marquesas to Tuamotus | Sailing South Pacific | Ep 110
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▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ An epic 5 day passage from Marquesas to Tuamotus French Polynesia. We have our first pass into an atoll and we’re warmly welcomed by the locals! ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: cruisingmeraki.com/shop/ ▬▬ OUR FAVORITES ▬▬ ✩ Skipper Blogs Tra...
Marquesan Tattoos and German Chocolate | Ep 109
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▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ We are so excited to receive beautiful Marquesan tattoos in this weeks video the Week is topped off with nearly blowing up our engine and meeting a German Chocolatier in the mountains of a tiny island. ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki MERCH: cruisin...
Intense Hikes on Nuku Hiva | Sailing French Polynesia | Ep 108
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▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ We arrive in NUKU HIVA! Considered the main island of Marquesas with hikes galore, beautiful protected anchorages and lush green mountains. We can’t wait to explore all the island has to offer starting with a valley hike to Vaipo Waterfall which could have ended in disaster… ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our...
Island Hopping in the Marquesas | Sailing French Polynesia | Ep 107
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▬▬ THIS WEEK ▬▬ We cover some amazing anchorages in this video as we island hop through the Marquesas. It is everything we could imagine and more; friendly faces, beautiful anchorage and great friends to share the experiences with. ▬▬ SUPPORT OUR VIDEOS ▬▬ ✩ Free ways to SUPPORT: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Share our Videos ✩ Join our Patreon Community: www.patreon.com/cruisingmeraki ✩ Meraki ...
BIRTHDAY BASH to Fatu Hiva | Marquesas, French Polynesia | Ep 106
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BIRTHDAY BASH to Fatu Hiva | Marquesas, French Polynesia | Ep 106
WE CAN'T CHECK INTO THE COUNTRY?! | Marquesas, French Polynesia | Ep 105
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WE CAN'T CHECK INTO THE COUNTRY?! | Marquesas, French Polynesia | Ep 105
LANDFALL at LAST | French Polynesia | Ep 104
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LANDFALL at LAST | French Polynesia | Ep 104
EQUATOR CROSSING | Pacific Crossing PT 4 | Ep 103
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EQUATOR CROSSING | Pacific Crossing PT 4 | Ep 103
FAMILY LIFE at SEA | Pacific Crossing PT 3 | Ep 102
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FAMILY LIFE at SEA | Pacific Crossing PT 3 | Ep 102
Repairs at Isla Socorro | Pacific Crossing PT 2 | Ep 101
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Repairs at Isla Socorro | Pacific Crossing PT 2 | Ep 101
Family Sails ACROSS the Pacific Pt 1 | Ep 100
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Family Sails ACROSS the Pacific Pt 1 | Ep 100
ADIOS Mexico, BONJOUR French Polynesia | Ep 99
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ADIOS Mexico, BONJOUR French Polynesia | Ep 99
The END of an ERA | Final Weeks in Mexico | Ep 98
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The END of an ERA | Final Weeks in Mexico | Ep 98
We found the most beautiful beach in MEXICO | Rancho Majahua, Carrizal | Ep 97
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We found the most beautiful beach in MEXICO | Rancho Majahua, Carrizal | Ep 97
South for the HOLIDAYS | Tenacatita, Mexico | Ep 96
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South for the HOLIDAYS | Tenacatita, Mexico | Ep 96
The TOWN with NO Roads | Yelapa | Ep 95
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The TOWN with NO Roads | Yelapa | Ep 95
One LAST Gorgeous SOC Anchorage | Isla San Fransisco | Ep 94
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One LAST Gorgeous SOC Anchorage | Isla San Fransisco | Ep 94
Exploring BEAUTIFUL Coves | SEA OF CORTEZ | Ep 93
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Exploring BEAUTIFUL Coves | SEA OF CORTEZ | Ep 93
Spinnaker SUCCESS & GHOSTLY Towns | Sea of Cortez | Ep 92
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Spinnaker SUCCESS & GHOSTLY Towns | Sea of Cortez | Ep 92

Komentáře

  • @joe9teeplus1
    @joe9teeplus1 Před 7 dny

    Nice to see you make more from this show than he owes you. Sorry I can’t donate. What I can do however is slap that weasel on your behalf if I ever see him. God bless you, your Wife and your Son. Love brother

  • @tcarden86
    @tcarden86 Před 10 dny

    I'm curious which starlink plan was necessary to have the connection offshore or in Polynesia. Were you able to use the 150$ mobile regional plan and then pay extra per gb? Or was a higher tier plan required? Thanks and I've enjoyed seeing some of your videos through FP!

  • @utahjag
    @utahjag Před měsícem

    Miss you guys!!! Really hope you will consider making videos about your current lives. I can't be the only one missing guys :)

  • @tainahautamaki5726
    @tainahautamaki5726 Před měsícem

    Those who have watched the movie Jaws know that hearing this sound can be scary especially in the silence of the night until you hear a loud bang as someone tries to wreck the boat. These moments of horror were experienced by the captain of the Orca boat Quint and his team Brody and Hooper when a bloodthirsty shark attacked them and took one of the team members as its prey. At the end of the movie, the shark is finally eliminated when police chief Brody kills it, even Hooper survives with just a scare!!! Probably Brody also felt fear inside when he heard the song of the whales and his blood froze with terror because he was afraid of the sea and maybe he was also afraid of being eaten 🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈

  • @marineworldclassifieds9867

    Ouch. I can't imagine how difficult that decision is 😢

  • @WreckitMatt22
    @WreckitMatt22 Před měsícem

    Lit

  • @kaspar_1982
    @kaspar_1982 Před měsícem

    gorgeous boat with a great name. can't imagine a better budget cruiser for a couple or family.

  • @lamlammetod
    @lamlammetod Před měsícem

    Mom, you're disturbing us when we play.😂😂

  • @SigisTravelVideos
    @SigisTravelVideos Před měsícem

    Thank you for another Wonderfull video. Sad to hear that Harry passed away. Cheers from Western Canada

  • @shawnawalker6454
    @shawnawalker6454 Před měsícem

    Thanks for the memories that this video stirs up. Love it!

  • @bgzwlz5119
    @bgzwlz5119 Před měsícem

    The kids didn’t seem very excited about the crab, but I would have been over the moon to get a crab dinner in the middle of nowhere 😊 I was hoping for the adult perspective on the quality of coconut crab versus other types of crab. Too bad you didn’t have the drawn butter🙁

    • @CruisingMeraki
      @CruisingMeraki Před měsícem

      @@bgzwlz5119 haha they were excited, especially Tommy. Bentley is a little less sure of shellfish but still enjoyed the adventure of it. The crab was delish!

  • @pitman6992
    @pitman6992 Před měsícem

    Beautiful!!❤😎👍👍👍 RIP Harry!😞🙏

  • @redshifttrucking4537
    @redshifttrucking4537 Před měsícem

    Very cool place to stop. Here in Maryland, USA we love our crabs, although they are different species... nothing better to eat. I saw your Meraki sailboat for sale on YachtHub... what a bargain for her next owner. All the extensive refit video is on this channel for her lucky new owner to review prior to purchase. The US dollar is at a very good exchange rate... but falling... so act quick. Not the right time for me, but someone is going to get a great ocean crossing yacht. It's so cool to me that the boys got to sail to their Dad's homeland, and then spend some time there. It's been great following you from the beginning and I wish you all the best of luck.

  • @WreckitMatt22
    @WreckitMatt22 Před měsícem

    Lit

  • @FrankJamger
    @FrankJamger Před měsícem

    Wow, lovely island. A big garden in a shallow pool. Not safe in a storm, I imagine. I kept thinking that one of those fellow cruisers looked familiar... until I recognized the guy lol. Love them Coconut Crabs! Wow, they're overrunning the place. Aww, I sure love those Hermit tree crawlers, too.

    • @CruisingMeraki
      @CruisingMeraki Před měsícem

      @@FrankJamger we were lucky all the stars aligned for us to visit this tiny island 🥰

  • @AutoHoax
    @AutoHoax Před 2 měsíci

    So does this mean someone could be halway between Fiji and Panama and be able to watch Netflix or livestream by using Starlink

  • @c.a.mcneil7599
    @c.a.mcneil7599 Před 2 měsíci

    I may not agree with what schools are teaching children today. But understand the done with living on top of water. Time to teach your boys how to hang a elk.

  • @mikeymjh
    @mikeymjh Před 2 měsíci

    Bullshit vid

  • @sailing_scout
    @sailing_scout Před 2 měsíci

    So fun! Love the skateboard/fruit carry! 😂 Wish we'd been there at the same time as you!

  • @sadfacts7751
    @sadfacts7751 Před 2 měsíci

    Salt’s? Out of Victoria BC?

  • @sadfacts7751
    @sadfacts7751 Před 2 měsíci

    That must hurt. I’m in Sidney BC found Your yacht listed. Will check more carefully. She looks so well equipped

  • @sadfacts7751
    @sadfacts7751 Před 2 měsíci

    That must hurt. I’m in Sidney BC found Your yacht listed. Will check more carefully. She looks so well equipped

  • @pitman6992
    @pitman6992 Před 2 měsíci

    !!!❤❤❤😎👍👍👍

  • @FrankJamger
    @FrankJamger Před 2 měsíci

    One last look at these beautiful islands. Love the hills and coral reefs. The boys sure liked the speed of that new motor. Sad to go but I guess everyone can't live in FP! Have a safe passage to Tonga.

    • @CruisingMeraki
      @CruisingMeraki Před 2 měsíci

      @@FrankJamger I loved their smiles as we took off.

  • @leezettb
    @leezettb Před 2 měsíci

    Love the film. It’s going to be sad when they stop 😢

  • @travislittle7620
    @travislittle7620 Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome video!

  • @WreckitMatt22
    @WreckitMatt22 Před 2 měsíci

    Lit

  • @barbiewarner530
    @barbiewarner530 Před 2 měsíci

    so glad to c u bk..what a wonderful place n the adventures you had n still..cant wait to c tonga.safe travels

  • @angelikac8261
    @angelikac8261 Před 2 měsíci

    Amazing ❤❤❤

    • @CruisingMeraki
      @CruisingMeraki Před 2 měsíci

      I still come back to watch this clip. Can’t believe it!

  • @number1genoa
    @number1genoa Před 2 měsíci

    Hello from NZ , my 29 ft yacht has superficial but extensive blisters and I am in the process of getting quotes for remediation. The process they use at the yards is to plane it then use heated vacuum blankets to dry out the laminate on an accelerated basis. Then i think once the moisture content is below a certain reading they apply 2 layers of vinyl ester resin with cloth and then I presume epoxy barrier coats over that. The whole process takes 5 weeks approx. The laminate can dry out on a natural basis but it takes a very long time. I have been quoted $18000 plus tax and hardstand fees.

    • @CruisingMeraki
      @CruisingMeraki Před 2 měsíci

      That sounds about right, we chose another method which we document in another video and 3 years later we’re really happy with the results.

  • @tanyasoroka3314
    @tanyasoroka3314 Před 2 měsíci

    Awe. I've missed you guys but understand the need to move on. Look forward to your Fiji videos

    • @CruisingMeraki
      @CruisingMeraki Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks Tanya, it feels good to have a direction and to be back on the video train.

  • @utahjag
    @utahjag Před 2 měsíci

    So sad! LOVE your channel. But I completely understand your decision of family first. Thank You So Much for sharing with us. Maybe consider continuing your CZcams channel on land? I watch several that are just people doing their stuff, and who knows, you may end up back on the water, I have seen more than one do that after getting back to the "routine" they thought they wanted :)

  • @TheOldGuy
    @TheOldGuy Před 2 měsíci

    Wow! Great Job on the furling headsail! I took a quick look at your listing. I would be surprised if Meraki did not sell very quickly at that price. How are your parents doing? Still sailing? Thanks for the update!

    • @CruisingMeraki
      @CruisingMeraki Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks for all the kind support over the years! M2 will sail on, they do not have a for sure plan yet as to where... one season at a time.

  • @Miravus
    @Miravus Před 2 měsíci

    Love your content and seeing everyone grow! Do you guys still have plans to maintain the channel after you've settled back into land-life?

    • @CruisingMeraki
      @CruisingMeraki Před 2 měsíci

      It's wild to look back at how little the boys were when we started this journey!

  • @dirkhelmstaedt2072
    @dirkhelmstaedt2072 Před 2 měsíci

    Buckle up....she's gonna sell faster than you think! We made the decision to sell Wildhood last fall with the idea that we would just keep cruising while she was on the market...needless to say it happened fast! We are actually moving back to my home town (Kingston, Ontario) and about to drive across the country to make that happen. Was wondering where you'd been, you guys sound and look great...is the plan to come back to Canada? Settle where? Kingston has a nice big lake....cheers!

    • @CruisingMeraki
      @CruisingMeraki Před 2 měsíci

      Wildhood was such a special boat, no wonder she sold fast!! Big things for your fam, hope the move goes smoothly, hope we cross paths again one day :)

  • @jimcraigdallie449
    @jimcraigdallie449 Před 2 měsíci

    where is Nick's home town?

  • @sailingaribel
    @sailingaribel Před 2 měsíci

    WOW - big news!!! Life is an adventure and sometimes it’s on the sea and sometimes it’s on land…. Then repeat 🤣 Good on you guys! Sad to see Meraki go but happy that you guys are continuing to adventure onwards whatever that looks like! Fair winds from Vancouver Island!!

    • @CruisingMeraki
      @CruisingMeraki Před 2 měsíci

      So true! Land, sea, land , sea!

    • @coveyfamily433
      @coveyfamily433 Před 2 měsíci

      What amazing adventures your family been through this last 3 years. I am so so happy for you and all that you have offered your boys…I have loved watching where you have travelled and wish you all the best settling somewhere for the boys to attend school. Meraki maybe be sold soon but the memories will be there always.

  • @rachaelbradbury8919
    @rachaelbradbury8919 Před 2 měsíci

    Awww! You guys, I felt emotional watching this. Excited to see more of your travels through Fiji and whatever this next season of live holds for your family. Love you ❤

    • @CruisingMeraki
      @CruisingMeraki Před 2 měsíci

      @@rachaelbradbury8919 such a mix of emotions!

  • @FrankJamger
    @FrankJamger Před 2 měsíci

    Sounds like you've had a wonderful time, well deserved. Would love to watch all your adventures if have them on video (I couldn't care less about time lags). Good luck with future endeavors.

  • @barbiewarner530
    @barbiewarner530 Před 2 měsíci

    im always ur biggest fan..gl n will always be here for u n urs..hugs n skies the limit

  • @theboatplan
    @theboatplan Před 2 měsíci

    Ahhhh. Well I want to say you’ve been an inspiration to me. I show your videos to my fam and say,..see, we are going just where they were and we’ll see awesome things like whale sharks too! Life always opens doors and I’ve been nothing but impressed with you guys. If you end up in Mexico next year for whatever reason reach out so my kids can play with yours :) all the best, Aaron

    • @CruisingMeraki
      @CruisingMeraki Před 2 měsíci

      These are the nicest comments 💕 enjoy Mexico, we just loved our time there!

  • @WreckitMatt22
    @WreckitMatt22 Před 2 měsíci

    Lit

  • @leezettb
    @leezettb Před 2 měsíci

    We love your little CZcams channel. It was lovely to get an update and I am sure Meraki will sell quickly. She looks to be in great shape. One comment you mentioned made me sit back and worry. Fiji food prices are cheap. Yikes, we lived in Fiji for 10 years and return to Oz early in the Pandemic. We found Fiji food prices to be double Australia’s. Fruit and veg was good at the markets and great seafood at the docks but everything else horrendous. This makes me worry about us ever going to USA Mexico etc and then to French Poly. It sounds expensive 😳😬

    • @CruisingMeraki
      @CruisingMeraki Před 2 měsíci

      I’m shocked you found fiji more expensive than Aus!!! We found groceries very expensive in Australia and love shopping the local markets here, we definitely avoid (for the most part) imported goods.

  • @Trueblue1061
    @Trueblue1061 Před 2 měsíci

    So happy for you - sad for us. What are your parents going to do?

  • @nortonmolly
    @nortonmolly Před 2 měsíci

    Did you find full time work in Australia?

  • @peterkadelbach7010
    @peterkadelbach7010 Před 2 měsíci

    Nice to hear the news officially out in the world. I have been in contact with your broker. Hoping to do a zoom tour in the next couple of days.

    • @CruisingMeraki
      @CruisingMeraki Před 2 měsíci

      Hey Peter, we’re happy to do a zoom tour 👍

  • @vincenzobenn
    @vincenzobenn Před 2 měsíci

    I assume you will make your way back to Victoria? In time for school?

    • @CruisingMeraki
      @CruisingMeraki Před 2 měsíci

      We are still trying to figure out exactly what’s next for us… and where ;)

  • @njbaskipper
    @njbaskipper Před 2 měsíci

    You were missed, Meraki family, Wow! first inning and there is an extra base for the Blue Jays 🇦🇺🇨🇦💯