Mike & James left Chuuk, Micronesia at 23:00 SA local time (21:00) UTC), and are now en-route to Biak Island, Papua in Indonesia. This leg they expect to take just over 11 hours to complete the 2,005 kilometres.

We are happily ensconsed in a hotel right next to the airport. They just opened 2 days ago so there is no internet. We had a good flight today but with a slight headwind for most of the 11 hours. We have just got back from a motorbike ride to town(Biak) to draw money, eat

Dear Mommy Thank you so much for your messages. They seem a bit unlike your usual style, but perhaps the strain has been getting to you. I’m sorry I’ve not had much time to write to you – but it’s not because I haven’t been thinking of you. Mike and I are both thinking about

James and I have just been for a walk to the top of the little hill overlooking the airport for some exercise … it is really hot and humid here which takes a lot of getting used to. Right now James has run to the airport to switch the master off on the plane …

Mike & James departed to Chuuk Island (formerly know as Truk Island) at 21:00 SA Local Time* (19:00 UTC). This trip will take an esimated 11 hours to complete the 2,165km distance. Chuuk is considered as the world’s greatest wreck diving destination and has miles and miles of mostly unexplored reef. Operation Hailstone, executed by

Mike & James arrived at Chuuk Island (Truk Island) at 08:55 SA local time (06:55 UTC) after flying for nearly 12 hours to cover the 2,165 kilometers to this amazing island in Micronesia. The guys will spend some time here till the morning of the 15th of August.

We have received photos and videos from Mike & James from their trip to Chuuk Island. We expect the logs to come through later.

HAWAII I for one don’t like to impose on others…James is the same really. But Chris Haarhoff was insistent – if we made it to Maui then one of his best friends would meet us and take care of us. It’s nicer to stay in someone’s home than most hotels. Well, that is if you

It’s 22h40 here in Majuro and we woke up about 2 hours ago for supper. The plan was to leave at 06h00 tomorrow morning, fly 12 hours to Micronesia, try clear customs, fill up, check the plane, find a hotel, eat, sleep, fly another 11 hours to Biak the next day, same, then 12 to

We’re safe in Majuro, Marshall Islands. This place is about as exotic as it gets – just too incredibly different to try to explain in a few lines. The internet’s appalling though, so we’ll just try get off a couple of shots. Flight was awesome, though we flew through a few storms, the sunrise was