These are some of Jean's favorite sites on the World Wide Web.

• Travel - I thought you might like to know of some of the places we'll be visiting. Here are some Web sites of our intended (and previous) stops. Oh, it's probably a good idea to get any travel tips and travel warnings that are out from the State Department.
  • Lately it's been easier to travel with American dollars than in the past because of the conversion factor. Here's a currency converter link to see how the USD compares to other currencies each day. And, for currency trends try this one.
  • Travel Maxia is a South Pacific travel site with links all over the area we'll be traveling in 2006.
    • This looks like a good place to start if you're planning to join the Quest while cruising in 2006
  • While we were in the Cook Islands we found this  chain of travel agents who operate throughout the South Pacific. We particularly appreciated their good service and integrity. Their name is Island Hopper. You can ask for Martin whose email is: martin@islandhopper.co.ck
  • The Cook Islands have their own tourist bureau.
    • This site is a great help when traveling from Rarotonga to Perhyn.
  • Here's a great guide for traveling in Samoa.
    • All the cruisers say that the Samoans are very friendly people. We look forward to our visit.
  • For American Samoa (east of Western Samoa!) there's another good site.
    • For electronics and computer assistance while in Pago Pago, American Samoa you need to call on Danny (684) 699-7975 or check out his web site or email him: dv@its-pacific.com .
  • Quest was in Ensenada in December, 2004 & January 2005
    • Internet access in Ensenada
      • For great internet access on your boat in Ensenada connect to My Baja Spot!
  • Cost Rica's Award-winning Site
  • The Cocos Islands
  • The Galapagos Islands
  • French Polynesia
  • More great info on Fr. Polynesia
  • Oh my gosh! I keep finding more interesting web sites on the South Pacific. I know I've got to stop. But before I do, check out the Tourism Council of the South Pacific
  • The Cook Islands - The best Kept Secret of the South Pacific
  • These islands could be the highlight of our trip. To get a flavor of the Cook Islands take a look at their local news at: Cook Island News.
  • A Virtual tour of New Zealand
  • If you're thinking of visiting the south island of New Zealand, then you MUST consider going to Stewart Island. This link is for Sails Ashore - a combination of pension and local touring and sailing of Stewart Island and the environs.
• Weather is a constant obsession to cruising sailors.
  • NOAA is a great link.
  • Baja Weather Online  - This is another great link for the Mexican Coast.
    • This is a great resource for finding many other weather sites as you cruise down the Mexican coast.
• Cruiser links
  • The absolute best cruiser web site is Jimmy Cornell's Noonsite.com
    • His site includes information on nearly every nation on earth. All kinds of cruising information is included from check-in procedures to reef entrances, provisioning, weather, restaurants, security...the list is endless. Oh yes, even pirate reports.
  • The Seven Seas Cruising Association produces a great monthly publication created by cruisers from all over the world. If you're out there cruising you must be a part of this!
  • Mahina Expeditions has a GREAT web site - full of good stuff!
  • A great way to meet the locals!
    • Anyone cruising in the South Pacific and wishing to expand their horizons will want to know about these activities and connect with these folks!
  • Here's another link for tons of cruiser info: Onpassage.com
  • I don't know a cruiser who's not an avid reader!
    • A dangerous place for reading addicts - Seabreeze!
      If you're sailing south and stop in San Diego you won't want to miss this place! Great cruising guides, charts, nautical novels and paraphernalia!
    • This looked like a good source of cruising guides.
      Especially since more and more boats are trying to avoid the Red Sea. So, that means we have to think about the Indian Ocean and South Africa.
  • Eating and cooking are favorite cruiser pastimes. Iris has a page on her website (Sailsashore) of recipes she and her husband have used on their boat (Talisker) over the years. You've got to check it out.
• Boat links
  • You may want to know a bit about the designers of our boat. Laurie Davidson designed the Quest and splits his time between Australia and New Zealand. His associate, Kevin Dibley, maintains a Web site of his creations and activities at: dibleymarine.com
  • Del Rey Yacht Club's Web Site
    • If you're a member you'll want to know what's going on at your club. If you're a racer or racer/cruiser you'll want to check out those activities and NOT MISS the biennial race/rally to Puerto Vallarta. Next one is in 2009. If you're traveling up and down the coast of California you'll want to avail yourself of the guest docks at Del Rey. You won't find a friendlier club!
  • Our buddy boat, Lazy Bones, has its own web site.
    • You'll see a parallel, but different story from the eyes of Jeff on Lazy Bones. They're heading into South East Asia - should be interesting.
  • s/v Beach House is spending some time in Mexico before heading west. You'll enjoy their web site.
  • Here's a neat link to cruiser logs. or CruiserLogs, Also, world yachting!
  • This one's probably more that you ever wanted to know about yachting.
  • AND here's the website I've been looking for!. These folks have been to SE Asia, so I need to peruse their site (longpassages.org) very well!
• Nightwatch/stargazing
  • After spending many night on watch at sea your curiosity starts to get to you and you start to wonder, "What is that bright light up there?" Here's a web site called "stargazer!"  Try putting in the Lat/Long for Suwarrow in the Cook Islands: 13 degrees South and 163 degrees West. We should be there in mid July, 2006. They'll show you the sky we'll see.
  • And, for more help while gazing at the night sky here's Skymaps.com.
  • Speaking of stars, this should blow your mind (keep it open!)
• Photography - If I could ever get even a few shots like these I'd be ecstatic!!!
  • http://www.oceanlight.com/index.html I just checked out this site again. A visit to the oceanlight site worth a visit to my site!!!
  • If you'll looking to get paid for your photos check out this link.
• The inner journey. Religion is an important and sustaining force in my life. Here are my favorite connections.
  • St. Monica is #1 in my heart!
  • Fr. Doug's Website
  • My favorite Bible ministry!