New: southpacificAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krhive-180932zzanhive-150122hive-166405steemhive-183959photographyhive-185836hive-144064hive-183397hive-101145hive-188619uncommonlabhive-184714hive-145157hive-103599hive-139150hive-193637bitcoinhive-180301hive-111300hive-109690TrendingNewHotLikerssimpiano (37)in travel • 5 years agoThe Islands of SamoaStraddling the International Date Line, the Samoan Islands offer lush tropical scenery and a simple way of life. Read more atpinkspectre (78)in history • 6 years agoSelkirk's RescueHaving been stuck on Mas a Tierra for 4 years and 4 months, Alexander Selkirk had grown used to his solitary and self-sufficient lifestyle, and he often didn't care if if he was ever rescued. But in…pinkspectre (78)in history • 6 years agoSurviving on Robinson Crusoe IslandAlexander Selkirk waited on his island for over four years before he was rescued. In the meantime, he began to love the solitude and simplicity of his castaway lifestyle, and is later quoted as…pinkspectre (78)in history • 6 years agoSelkirk's GoatsUpon being left on Más a Tierra, Alexander Selkirk first built himself a small hut made of sticks, which he covered with the hides of the wild goats he shot using his musket. Their meat would…pinkspectre (78)in history • 6 years agoReal Life Robinson CrusoeThe 28-year-old Selkirk was put ashore with a few basic pieces of gear - a change of clothes and 2 blankets, an iron pan and drinking jar, a bag of tobacco and a Bible. He also had a few weapons…pinkspectre (78)in history • 6 years agoAlexander SelkirkAlexander Selkirk was the sailing master aboard the Cinque Ports , an English privateer galley tasked with attacking Spanish galleons returning from Buenos Aires during the War of Spanish…pinkspectre (78)in history • 6 years agoRobinson Crusoe IslandAbout 400 miles west of Valparaiso, Chile sits Robinson Crusoe Island, an 18 square mile piece of land in the South Pacific. Originally called Más a Tierra, the island is the second largest of the…samryan (50)in travel • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Cruising the South PacificAs holidays go, cruising has to be up there as one of the most relaxing and enjoyable ways to travel. I don’t know what it is, but there is just something about boarding a cruise ship that instantly…tygertyger (65)in music • 7 years agoA favorite from my childhood...When I was three this is one of the songs I would sing to myself ... it has been a part of me forever ... I find it to be one of the most beautiful lovesongs ever ... do not upvote am just sharing…gypsybutterfly (33)in music • 7 years agoWith a Song in My Heart (and on My Mind)I'm a big fan of musicals. Interestingly enough, my favorite part is the dancing. I'll share more about my enjoyment of that in another post. I haven't seen any stage performances for awhile. As…judym (49)in photography • 8 years agoLife Off The Grid In The South PacificWhen I did my New Zealand travels last year I discovered a seat sale on Air New Zealand and decided to take advantage of it and flew into Tonga for six days. I've always dreamed of travelling to the…
