OK, we’re off. After a relaxing couple of days at the Orchid Hotel in Hawaii, we are now on the plane, on our way to Tonga.
Last night we had the kick-off dinner so it was a chance to meet everyone. I sat beside Sylvia Earle, probably the most famous marine explorer on the planet and, at 79, is still fully active.
As soon as the plane was wheels - up from Kona. I began to feel this trip is really going to happen!