Wynns, i must commend your sincerity and respect for the country you find yourself . Its very easy to feel like Mr. Smart pants- superior and look down at others governments or cultures. I do not want to name some other sailing channels who do nothing but criticise and complain in the counties they visit. like you said, you are guests in their country and the correct attitude is to respect whatever they tell you to do. That attitude will keep you going for long. God speed and more wind to your sails.
I agree 100%. It’s their country, their rules. You just don’t have to visit there. It’s your decision. There have been many different responses in countries, and states, and freedom is the ability to choose. As long as that choice is offered and respected by all, it’s all good. It’s the dictatorial governments that need to be avoided as much as possible. Be it in the Pacific or North America.
Exactly.' Tonga is doing the right thing by putting the safety of their own people first. As one of only 10 covid free countries on earth, hats off to the government and people of Tonga.
I think framing it as complaining is a bit of an over statement. Airing your frustrations is closer to the mark. The more authentic the videos the better they are. Most of the frustrations have to do with bureaucracy and not the people themselves. That goes for Americans in America as well. As far as respect goes, didn’t they admit to filming even though they were dam well told not to. We see what we want to see.
You guys make me proud to be an American living in Phuket. Even during this lockdown that you've experienced you've shown the world how to "pay it forward". One of the few channels that have managed to create great content without actually sailing.
I held my breath as you were heading for Curiosity. It was a genuinely emotional experience just watching you guys reunited with your home. It’s just brilliant that you finally made it back - what an epic tale. I have to say that I am well impressed at how seriously Tonga is taking Covid. If more states took that approach we wouldn’t be seeing such an explosion in numbers of cases. Congratulations guys , cheers Andy xx
I just re-checked the timeline...They flew to Tonga Sept. 2nd. Fiji had last had a case reported Aug.14th...and they had a case reported Sept.2nd...the same day The Wynnes escaped. Fiji reported 2 more cases on Sept. 5th...so they might had been denied if the flight had been delayed another day. Wouldn't that have been a heartbreaker...thank god they escaped when they did.
I can’t believe how happy I am for people that I have never met before. You guys deserve to have your home back. Your so selfless with others. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
For all the good you two have done during all this time to have to come home to this is amazing. No one has ever said life was going to be easy it's what you can make of it. You two are an amazing couple. I admire you greatly. You take life one day at a time and do what's necessary. Soldier on.
I've been watching a lot of your videos from the oldest to newest and have a new addition! Man what a journey it has been getting back to Curiosity.. You stayed respectful and patient throughout the whole process and I imagine it was not easy both financially and mentally. You even managed to help clean up trash in Fiji, save a kitten and give her a better life, help raise thousands of dollars for animals in Fiji, and helped extend a man's life and well being. You are both amazing!!
I’m so happy for you two. I can only imagine the emotions that you have gone through in this unexpected journey. Throughout this journey, I’m amazed at your gratitude, which at times I’m sure it was hard to find. I think this is why I enjoy your videos, you have an amazing attitude and can-do spirit.
Thank you for being so gracious in regards to the requirements Tonga put in place, not complaining, not being rude, not reinforcing the rather bad reputation Americans have earned traveling overseas. Congrats on getting home.
Makes my heart happy seeing you guys finally getting close to home. Nikki and Jason you’ve done so much for others in the time you were away. We all need to take a few pointers from you two as to how we all need to be to make this world a better place to be. Thank you both for sharing with us and reminding us how we should be. ❤️❤️
I have a daughter in Western Australia don’t know when I will see her again, saw her Morhers Days 2019 a surprise visit by her, so still unclear when I will see her again, and yes I live in Australia, closed borders, patience is a virtue miss her so much, I need a hug.
Thankyou for being so understanding of all the island people. They must have suffered very similar fates to yours because when you think about it they have been in quarantine too except their existence has been one of subsistence without an income for 12 months as well. Perhaps theirs was worse because I can't imagine how scarce things are there at the moment and even if they could find those things they couldn't afford to buy anything. I know you will work your magic on all the people you meet and interact with as they will be just as happy to see you as you were to see Curiosity. Any activity you generate may well be the first income any of these people have seen since before covid. Your time in quarantine when you arrived back generated an income for someone as will anything you do around the boat yard getting curiosity back in shape.
Just LOVE how respectful you both are towards the natives of whatever country you are at the moment. You had soooo many rules and restrictions throughout this whole video and you still didn’t complain. Thanks for ALWAYS being so darn positive! Much love from Oklahoma!!!♥️♥️♥️
So happy and so dismayed at the same time! Poor Curiosity! Poor Nikki & Jason! A whole year away! I’m happy you’re back home but so sorry this has cost you both so much more than it would’ve had life been not 2020. Truly the strangest of times. You certainly will be busy. So sorry but so happy you’re back home!
I have to say i teared up a little when you were unpacking. What an emotional release that must have been. I cant believe it's been a year!! I'm so happy for you!!! I'm so happy that Mark is OK!! You did a lot of wonderful things in Fiji. You will be remembered for a long time!!!
YEAH!!!!! Having you back at your boat is a bit of hope and inspiration to all of us that one day soon our lives will be back to normal. After all, spending time with people is life's real treasure. xoxo
Wow! If that isn’t a lesson for all of us in resilience I don’t know what is. Good luck getting her back to ship shape. Thanks for continuing to share despite it being so rough for you guys.
Thank you! This is beautiful. Wow what an incredible journey you have shared with us. I watched this morning more hopeful and grateful than ever. Not sure if anyone else has said it yet, but like Dorothy returning from Oz, "There is no place like home."
I am so happy that you finally have been able to get back to your boat and the work of cleaning and getting ready to sail once again, the real relief will come once you are finally done and sailing again
My heart is so happy for yall to finally be reunited with your home. Prayers for a smooth cleaning and repair time. Can't wait to see yall back on the water!
Congratulations on finally making it back to your baby safe and sound!! I can imagine no words can express how good it is. You both were so positive and handled this whole situation with grace and patience. I know you had days where they were tough but you didn't portray that. I love watching your journey and wish you both well as you get your baby back into sailing gear!! Cheers!!
What an amazing journey getting back. Never take for granted the adventures, people, places and animals over these past few months. I would gladly change places with y'all during that time rather than being stuck here in the states ❤️🤙
I cant imagine what an emotional roller coaster it has been for you two. Just watching from back home I have been on the edge of my seat wondering when you'd make it home. I am so very excited for you that you have made it home. I'm sure it's a bit heart breaking to see her for the first time after a year away and to see she needs even more repairs now, but I know you guys will get it done. I'm so very happy to be a part of your journey around this planet and thank you so much for including us all in your adventures.
I have never been so moved by people I've never met! I'm so happy you're home at last and I can't wait for boat work videos!!! I think it speaks volumes about your character when you have had so many people step up to help and have 6,600 views in the first 30 minutes of your video coming on-line. We all love you and wish only good things for you (well, some boat work for Jason! :) ) With love from the Maine coast.
This video makes my day. Been such a crappy year for so many people. BUT most people get to spend it close to home. Or at least be close to family. Im glad you are getting to FINALLY GO HOME!!!!
Congratulations, so glad you are back home with some normalcy. However look at all the people and places you left a positive impact on. Your footprints 👣 will forever be on the land of Fiji and on the hearts of many people.
Congrats on getting home. So happy for you both. Been following you since the beginning. Your fortitude not withstanding is a beacon for everyone. Well done and keep up the great work.
I am so happy for you guys to finally be able to get back home! Now begins the hard part: getting it back together. I wish you all the patience and strength to get through the rest of this year!
Im insanely happy for you guys. Wow what a journey, im overwhelmed with all that has happened to y'all and how gracefully you've handled it. Now starts the part of bringing your home back to life and all that comes with it. I know that myself a few hundred thousand others.will be here to watch your progress. Above all enjoy and be safe
So thrilled you two are back home safe and sound. I can’t believe how emotional we both got to see you smiling faces in front of your boat. We don’t usually write comments but we wanted you to know we have been watching for years and so enjoy your videos. Thank you so much. Take care.
*FINALLY ! You get home to your boat HOME ! I am very happy for you both. The amount of hoops you folks had to jump through was incredible. Your patience and endurance are to be commended in this situation.*
Home sweet Curiosity!!! Relief, Immensely relieved!!!! Life is a Tragedy..... How we deal with said tragedy sets the vibes of our aura..... Great job you two!! Changing lives.... Mark and his entire group of friends, family and all the folks that involved themselves, time, money, prayers..... Little stray cat on the island changed their ways of operating, thinking, reacting and showed them a path not realized or traveled. Last but not least the Zatora Family!!! So much love and fun!!! Keep on shining your light kids..... You're doin good in our eyes!! Love n Prayers good thoughts sent your way!
1 Year away from home !! WOW it didn't seem that long , for me anyway not for you guys. What a journey, I've lost count of the different places you have stayed in since you landed in Fiji. And all through it you stay amazingly positive. You also HELPED THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, cleaned beaches, SAVED A CAT, cleaned beaches, SAVED A HUMAN, cleaned beaches, SWAM OFF A FLOAT PLANE, cleaned beaches, and ENDURED A BOAT FULL OF TEENAGERS then finally a mad dash with 21 days isolation. WHEW!! I'm so happy for you both that you can get stuck into boat maintenance and finally back to sailing. Good luck and steady wind.
This is a heart warmer ♥️ I've only found your channel recently (along with Zatara) and after just a few videos felt like you're friends I've known for years. You always want the best for your friends, and this is the best 😊 Great that you are both well and Covid free 👍 Every video I'm inspired to plan for a sailing adventure of my own in the future, and I know I'm going to enjoy the rest of your journey. Thank you for sharing your lives with us all 🙏
Ya finally made it back. Congratulation's, it's home at last. Thank God for a safe return. Relax work hard, and soon you will be back in the water. Good sea's and happy sailing. Shalom
Still finishing the last section of the video, and I just have to share, that i've been non stop smiling during the entire video. I'm sooooooo happy for you two :D
Maybe not since WWII have so many lives been disrupted worldwide. Yours and everyone's is unique and amazing. It is understandable how Polynesian countries are being extraordinarily cautious. Obviously they clearly are aware of their history hundreds of years ago when whalers and missionaries first arrived. For the most part they have enjoyed a peaceful and independent existence for 75 years. Anyone would covet that. Looking forward to the GREAT RESTORATION number 2.
I’m so happy for you both. What an ordeal. 2020 is a year that will never be forgotten by those of us who managed to live through it. I knew Curiosity would be in poor shape, letting anything sit for a year is not good. You’ve got a lot of work to do, but you’re HOME! Finally..Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing you bring her back to life.
YOU'RE HOME!! AMAZING journey back home, oh, even with the projects and the repairs, it must feel so good just to be HOME! NO longer adrift. So happy for both of you.
WOW. Seems like its been forever since I last saw Curiosity. She looks a little rough around the edges, but it will keep you busy with stuff to do and only be better than ever once done. I cant believe you only missed getting back home by one day, then had to wait all this time. Thank god you had so many friends to help you along the way. WELCOME HOME!
I am so glad you finally got home! I wanted to tell you that I have been a fan for years and that you are one of the main reasons I am happily writing this from the couch on my 1984 Newell Classic. Your love for the traveling life and the value you bring to those who would dream of it has changed lives for the better. Thank you.
YOU'RE HOME!!! YAY!!! Now to make Curiosity pretty again and back to the sea. You will NEVER forget 2020! God's blessings that the next few months left of this year are calm and enjoyable. 💕
Yea!!!!!! OMG! I’m so happy y’all are finally home. It looks like a lot of work is in your future, but I’m sure you will love (almost!) every minute of it. Here’s to 2021. I’m ready to kick 2020 to the curb!
So happy you made it back to Curiosity. When I was in the Navy, fresh out of boot camp, I was held back just over a month in Great Lakes, Il before flying down to Dam Neck, VA for "A" School to become a OS. AKA Radarman. But I digress. After A School, the Navy flew me back to San Diego where I lived before joining the Navy. But my homeport was not known. Thinking I was going to San Francisco, my friend drove me up to my parents half way. I called every day for the location of my ship, and 3 days before I had to report to my ship, the Navy said my homeport was back down in San Diego. After checking in, we moved the ship to a nearby drydock for the next 3-4 months, basically putting the ship back together. Let the fun times begin.
Yes, quarantine seemed a little over the top, but you guys showed an attitude of gratefulness, patience and respect! So, so happy you guys are back with your boat. Can't imagine the emotions you felt. You probably have a bit more boat work now, but you are home! Hugs.
Welcome home. I bet that is such a relief being home again. Now you got tons of work but your home. I hope you show all kinds of videos of how you fix this and that, plus all your replacements. I like videos about that. I'm happy for you and tell your friends I said that they are great people!
Yes, I'm sure your hearts are filled with much love for Fiji, and the peace and joy you must feel being back with your home Curiosity.(SOON) I saw how GOD was working through you two in Fiji. You never let your own woos stop you from helping others, starting with pip being placed in your care. Then helping with the water situation for the small community. Then Mark, what a blessing you were to him. And always cleaning up the beaches. Living with your own anxiety of not knowing when you would be back with your home. You manage to keep a smile on your faces and a song in your hearts for all of us worldwide dealing with this pandemic. I personally wish to say first I love you both and thank you from my heart to yours.GOD used you both to reach out to help in many ways while you were stranged in Fiji. GOD Be with you both and richly bless you ...
I just wanted to cry watching the last few minutes. Wonderful. I'm so happy for you. You're story is the light for the rest of us. SO glad for you! Thank you. I agree with you're respect for the country you're in. They are doing everything they can to keep their citizens safe.
@@LVQ-so5th Much of that stereotype probably comes from the size of our navy. (I'm retired from it) Sailors get ashore like once a month and tend to let off a lot of pent up steam. That can make for bad impressions. Obviously sailors are only a very small part of United States' citizenry. And, to be fair, sailors do a lot of good when they visit a country. Just like the Wynns they help with all kinds of service oriented projects like orphanages and schools. That's less in the public eye though so what sticks is the drunks in the streets.
Jonathan * there were thousands of Americans who had to fight their way into Germany and never got to leave alive. They weren’t doing it for themselves. No one there has the right to complain.
WELCOME HOME GUYS!!! Great news and all that you have done over the nearly year away is some thing to tell friends and family in your old age looking forward to your Up coming adventures
We are so happy you are finally back at your boat. All that remains is hard work and cleaning which you both will get done. Hope there is no major damage! Cheers to both of you.
my toes are river dancing in my flip flops only 188 miles from home... i could just kiss boat bumpers ...all your new found family and homies are opening up the liquor cabinet and bringing out the tall glasses .. the clink of itty bitty ice cubes ricochets around the world ! cheers to you and all the angels you met along the journey 2020 God speed on floating off into the sunset....
I am so glad that you made it home. What an incredible journey. Thank you for helping Mark get home to see his wife and family. What an awesome journey he had. And now he has the meds that will extend his life. It is wonderful how people's lives were impacted with this horrible disease when we help others that appear to be in worse situations. I am so grateful that I was in my home for all those tough months. I wondered how you felt when you saw your home for the first time in about a year. So glad that you are finally home. When you showed us the boat, I thought she looked wonderful. Now to get her sea worthy again. Stay safe and healthy. And now for the next leg of your journey.
In light of the still closed borders and the impending cyclone season, I hope you will be staying on the hard, doing projects, until the season ends or you can make a run for NZ or Australia.
We're so very sorry you've been away from your home for SO long, but just seeing you walk up to Curiosity made my grandson, Henry and I SO VERY HAPPY!! You're HOME!!!!
Congrats you two Tubers. Your back in your natural habitat. So impressed with your positive attitude, while at the same time keeping it real. One of our favorite channels and always a pleasure to watch.
I am overwhelmed with joy that you both made it home to Curiosity safe and healthy. Incredible achievement to say the least. I have faith that you'll have Curiosity back in the water where she belongs and all will be well in the world. Make yourselves a couple of stiff drinks and let the process begin. Welcome home! 😊😎❤🌏🏝❤🍹🍹
Oh my gosh! So happy for the both of you. So many good things you have accomplished and so many good things you have done. The whole thing with Mark...wow!!! God bless and keep both of you safe and well. Watching your channel is one of the highlights of my day!!!
I’m so happy you’re now “HOME”. Take care/and so excited to watch you’re new adventure-even if to see you work on projects On your beloved curiosity. Fun!!😃
May God send Heavenly angels to guide & direct you to restoring curiosity back to her georgeous condition! And that He will also bless you to recover everything that has been lost, damaged or ruined! My prayers are with you guys! Many Blessings, Aimey- Bow, Washington
Nice comment, "we are guests of their country, they don't owe us anything." As an Army brat, I was privileged to travel the world and my parents routinely reminded us of that same sentiment. If more people from the United States adopted that approach, we would be much more welcome as travelers in the future.
Omg....just soo happy for y’all. You’re finally home!! We felt all the anticipation with you...and the bittersweet moments of realizing the damage done in your absence. You will have it restored in no time!!! And we can hardly wait until you’re sailing once again. Praying for speedy recovery for Curiosity!!💕🙏
Great to see Curiosity once again! Based on what you have shown here, I sense at least another 6 months of boat projects before she's off the hard and ready to be sailing once again. Oh well, Tonga can't be such a bad place to be on the hard I guess.
Once again, you both bring this old sailor's eyes to tears. (you seem to have a way with that). Totally reminds me of the early Spring in Maine, when we (diehards we were then) began the un-winterization of our 36 sloop to reunite her with the ocean and us. Everything was frozen for 6-7 months and now................................the work began. . Thanks for all the memories and soooooooooooooo HAPPY YOU ARE HOME.
We’re feeling better already too. The good thing about being overwhelmed is that it doesn’t last forever with energetic hard working souls such as yourselves. I don’t suppose you can go anywhere for quite a while anyway so eat that elephant in little bites. Best wishes and regards!
Yaaaaaay! Finally home! I needed to pause the video and share my excitement for you guys.... I would jump out my skin in excitement being back home. Despite the LOOOOOAD of projects that awaits you..... The ”limbo” status ended. I am so excited for you Niky ad Jason, I have no words to express it. I am desperately awaiting each of your weekly video and is an excitement seeing you back. Good luck !
Welcome home kids. You finally made it. She looks rough but you have an abundance of TLC stored up. She’ll be back to top form in no time. NGL, I could watch Nikki unpack that crate all day. Looking good girl. 👌
Happy tears! What an adventure!! And you guys have taken it all in stride, what a great example for others. Wishing you all the best as you get Curiosity cleaned up and ready for life on the water again xx
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Wynns, i must commend your sincerity and respect for the country you find yourself . Its very easy to feel like Mr. Smart pants- superior and look down at others governments or cultures. I do not want to name some other sailing channels who do nothing but criticise and complain in the counties they visit. like you said, you are guests in their country and the correct attitude is to respect whatever they tell you to do. That attitude will keep you going for long. God speed and more wind to your sails.
Wayne Allen me too
Different personalities respond in different ways. Some people have another view, perhaps for a good reason from their perspective.
I agree 100%. It’s their country, their rules. You just don’t have to visit there. It’s your decision. There have been many different responses in countries, and states, and freedom is the ability to choose. As long as that choice is offered and respected by all, it’s all good. It’s the dictatorial governments that need to be avoided as much as possible. Be it in the Pacific or North America.
Exactly.'
Tonga is doing the right thing by putting the safety of their own people first.
As one of only 10 covid free countries on earth, hats off to the government and people of Tonga.
I think framing it as complaining is a bit of an over statement. Airing your frustrations is closer to the mark. The more authentic the videos the better they are. Most of the frustrations have to do with bureaucracy and not the people themselves. That goes for Americans in America as well. As far as respect goes, didn’t they admit to filming even though they were dam well told not to. We see what we want to see.
You guys make me proud to be an American living in Phuket. Even during this lockdown that you've experienced you've shown the world how to "pay it forward". One of the few channels that have managed to create great content without actually sailing.
I held my breath as you were heading for Curiosity. It was a genuinely emotional experience just watching you guys reunited with your home. It’s just brilliant that you finally made it back - what an epic tale. I have to say that I am well impressed at how seriously Tonga is taking Covid. If more states took that approach we wouldn’t be seeing such an explosion in numbers of cases. Congratulations guys , cheers Andy xx
I just re-checked the timeline...They flew to Tonga Sept. 2nd.
Fiji had last had a case reported Aug.14th...and they had a case reported Sept.2nd...the same day The Wynnes escaped.
Fiji reported 2 more cases on Sept. 5th...so they might had been denied if the flight had been delayed another day.
Wouldn't that have been a heartbreaker...thank god they escaped when they did.
I can’t believe how happy I am for people that I have never met before. You guys deserve to have your home back. Your so selfless with others. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
For all the good you two have done during all this time to have to come home to this is amazing. No one has ever said life was going to be easy it's what you can make of it. You two are an amazing couple. I admire you greatly. You take life one day at a time and do what's necessary. Soldier on.
I've been watching a lot of your videos from the oldest to newest and have a new addition! Man what a journey it has been getting back to Curiosity.. You stayed respectful and patient throughout the whole process and I imagine it was not easy both financially and mentally. You even managed to help clean up trash in Fiji, save a kitten and give her a better life, help raise thousands of dollars for animals in Fiji, and helped extend a man's life and well being. You are both amazing!!
Wow! I didn’t realize it had been a whole year. Just remember one day at a time and you will be back out on the water before you know it!
Yep! 5 months visiting in the States, a month in South Africa, 6 months in Fiji. Whew!
9:40 Nikki, your little smack of reality ...😄
That's what I was thinking too holy moly
And when you realize that all of this has happened because of a ‘plannedemic’, right ?
OnTheWay. And it isn’t over yet
It's always a pleasure to leave the bunker for an excursion. It's just as enjoyable to return to your own diggings.
I’m so happy for you two. I can only imagine the emotions that you have gone through in this unexpected journey.
Throughout this journey, I’m amazed at your gratitude, which at times I’m sure it was hard to find.
I think this is why I enjoy your videos, you have an amazing attitude and can-do spirit.
Thank you for being so gracious in regards to the requirements Tonga put in place, not complaining, not being rude, not reinforcing the rather bad reputation Americans have earned traveling overseas. Congrats on getting home.
Makes my heart happy seeing you guys finally getting close to home. Nikki and Jason you’ve done so much for others in the time you were away. We all need to take a few pointers from you two as to how we all need to be to make this world a better place to be. Thank you both for sharing with us and reminding us how we should be. ❤️❤️
So many emotions felt by watching this. Yay your home and then all the work to do to be home. She’ll get shined back up. Remember to breathe.
I have a daughter in Western Australia don’t know when I will see her again, saw her Morhers Days 2019 a surprise visit by her, so still unclear when I will see her again, and yes I live in Australia, closed borders, patience is a virtue miss her so much, I need a hug.
Hugs!
Don't we all!
I feel for you and hopefully you will see her soon. I got to see my dad for only 2 hrs since march and then he passed. : ( peace
Praying for you and your family to be reunited healthy and happy. 🙏💝🙏 Every blessing!
@Robert Evans Go away sad sack!
Thankyou for being so understanding of all the island people.
They must have suffered very similar fates to yours because when you think about it they have been in quarantine too except their existence has been one of subsistence without an income for 12 months as well.
Perhaps theirs was worse because I can't imagine how scarce things are there at the moment and even if they could find those things they couldn't afford to buy anything.
I know you will work your magic on all the people you meet and interact with as they will be just as happy to see you as you were to see Curiosity.
Any activity you generate may well be the first income any of these people have seen since before covid.
Your time in quarantine when you arrived back generated an income for someone as will anything you do around the boat yard getting curiosity back in shape.
Just LOVE how respectful you both are towards the natives of whatever country you are at the moment. You had soooo many rules and restrictions throughout this whole video and you still didn’t complain. Thanks for ALWAYS being so darn positive! Much love from Oklahoma!!!♥️♥️♥️
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So happy and so dismayed at the same time! Poor Curiosity! Poor Nikki & Jason! A whole year away! I’m happy you’re back home but so sorry this has cost you both so much more than it would’ve had life been not 2020. Truly the strangest of times. You certainly will be busy. So sorry but so happy you’re back home!
I have to say i teared up a little when you were unpacking. What an emotional release that must have been. I cant believe it's been a year!! I'm so happy for you!!! I'm so happy that Mark is OK!! You did a lot of wonderful things in Fiji. You will be remembered for a long time!!!
YEAH!!!!! Having you back at your boat is a bit of hope and inspiration to all of us that one day soon our lives will be back to normal. After all, spending time with people is life's real treasure. xoxo
Wow! If that isn’t a lesson for all of us in resilience I don’t know what is. Good luck getting her back to ship shape. Thanks for continuing to share despite it being so rough for you guys.
Thank you! This is beautiful. Wow what an incredible journey you have shared with us. I watched this morning more hopeful and grateful than ever. Not sure if anyone else has said it yet, but like Dorothy returning from Oz, "There is no place like home."
Sooooo Happ for you guys, I can imagine the relief.
Great attitude you both have being good guests to that country.
I am so happy that you finally have been able to get back to your boat and the work of cleaning and getting ready to sail once again, the real relief will come once you are finally done and sailing again
Wow finaly seeing curiosity is way beyond happiness. Lots of works to do. Happy seing you guys finally back home 100% positive good vibes.
My heart is so happy for yall to finally be reunited with your home. Prayers for a smooth cleaning and repair time. Can't wait to see yall back on the water!
Congratulations on finally making it back to your baby safe and sound!! I can imagine no words can express how good it is. You both were so positive and handled this whole situation with grace and patience. I know you had days where they were tough but you didn't portray that. I love watching your journey and wish you both well as you get your baby back into sailing gear!! Cheers!!
What an amazing journey getting back. Never take for granted the adventures, people, places and animals over these past few months. I would gladly change places with y'all during that time rather than being stuck here in the states ❤️🤙
So happy for you guys. Better all these restrictions to know that everyone is safe rather than the free for all we're experiencing back home.
Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home. It will be beautiful again!
I cant imagine what an emotional roller coaster it has been for you two. Just watching from back home I have been on the edge of my seat wondering when you'd make it home. I am so very excited for you that you have made it home. I'm sure it's a bit heart breaking to see her for the first time after a year away and to see she needs even more repairs now, but I know you guys will get it done. I'm so very happy to be a part of your journey around this planet and thank you so much for including us all in your adventures.
I have never been so moved by people I've never met! I'm so happy you're home at last and I can't wait for boat work videos!!! I think it speaks volumes about your character when you have had so many people step up to help and have 6,600 views in the first 30 minutes of your video coming on-line. We all love you and wish only good things for you (well, some boat work for Jason! :) ) With love from the Maine coast.
This video makes my day. Been such a crappy year for so many people. BUT most people get to spend it close to home. Or at least be close to family. Im glad you are getting to FINALLY GO HOME!!!!
Whoooohooo! Success! Glad you're back! I've never been so "mentally vested" in a journey to get someone back home!
It's so amazing that it's been a YEAR. We just see you once (or twice) a week, so the time has flown for us.
They put their boat up because cyclone season was approaching.
Now it's approaching again.
Congratulations, so glad you are back home with some normalcy.
However look at all the people and places you left a positive impact on.
Your footprints 👣 will forever be on the land of Fiji and on the hearts of many people.
They've definitely banked some good karma...
Congrats on getting home. So happy for you both. Been following you since the beginning. Your fortitude not withstanding is a beacon for everyone. Well done and keep up the great work.
I am so happy for you guys to finally be able to get back home! Now begins the hard part: getting it back together. I wish you all the patience and strength to get through the rest of this year!
Im insanely happy for you guys. Wow what a journey, im overwhelmed with all that has happened to y'all and how gracefully you've handled it. Now starts the part of bringing your home back to life and all that comes with it. I know that myself a few hundred thousand others.will be here to watch your progress. Above all enjoy and be safe
So thrilled you two are back home safe and sound. I can’t believe how emotional we both got to see you smiling faces in front of your boat. We don’t usually write comments but we wanted you to know we have been watching for years and so enjoy your videos. Thank you so much. Take care.
*FINALLY ! You get home to your boat HOME ! I am very happy for you both. The amount of hoops you folks had to jump through was incredible. Your patience and endurance are to be commended in this situation.*
SO Glad you guys are finally reunited. Now for the big project of bringing her back to ready. Wow!
I am so glad your are back home
I'm in tears because I'm so happy for you to be back home.
@Gone with the Wynns
One chapter ends, another starts. Happy for you both. ⛵
Home sweet Curiosity!!!
Relief, Immensely relieved!!!!
Life is a Tragedy.....
How we deal with said tragedy sets the vibes of our aura..... Great job you two!!
Changing lives.... Mark and his entire group of friends, family and all the folks that involved themselves, time, money, prayers..... Little stray cat on the island changed their ways of operating, thinking, reacting and showed them a path not realized or traveled.
Last but not least the Zatora Family!!! So much love and fun!!! Keep on shining your light kids..... You're doin good in our eyes!! Love n Prayers good thoughts sent your way!
1 Year away from home !! WOW it didn't seem that long , for me anyway not for you guys. What a journey, I've lost count of the different
places you have stayed in since you landed in Fiji. And all through it you stay amazingly positive. You also HELPED THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, cleaned beaches, SAVED A CAT, cleaned beaches, SAVED A HUMAN, cleaned beaches, SWAM OFF A FLOAT PLANE, cleaned beaches, and
ENDURED A BOAT FULL OF TEENAGERS then finally a mad dash with 21 days isolation. WHEW!!
I'm so happy for you both that you can get stuck into boat maintenance and finally back to sailing.
Good luck and steady wind.
This is a heart warmer ♥️ I've only found your channel recently (along with Zatara) and after just a few videos felt like you're friends I've known for years.
You always want the best for your friends, and this is the best 😊 Great that you are both well and Covid free 👍
Every video I'm inspired to plan for a sailing adventure of my own in the future, and I know I'm going to enjoy the rest of your journey.
Thank you for sharing your lives with us all 🙏
Ya finally made it back. Congratulation's, it's home at last. Thank God for a safe return. Relax work hard, and soon you will be back in the water. Good sea's and happy sailing. Shalom
Still finishing the last section of the video, and I just have to share, that i've been non stop smiling during the entire video. I'm sooooooo happy for you two :D
Maybe not since WWII have so many lives been disrupted worldwide. Yours and everyone's is unique and amazing. It is understandable how Polynesian countries are being extraordinarily cautious. Obviously they clearly are aware of their history hundreds of years ago when whalers and missionaries first arrived. For the most part they have enjoyed a peaceful and independent existence for 75 years. Anyone would covet that. Looking forward to the GREAT RESTORATION number 2.
Yaaaaaayyy!!!
Happy homecoming!!!
With apologies for sailing pun:
Home Sheet Home!!!
Love your 'home on wheels , then home on keels'!
😁💙💛💙
Just, so happy for the both of you, who spread so much joy. Good luck with all your projects. Looking forward to seeing Curiosity renewed.
I’m so happy for you both. What an ordeal. 2020 is a year that will never be forgotten by those of us who managed to live through it. I knew Curiosity would be in poor shape, letting anything sit for a year is not good. You’ve got a lot of work to do, but you’re HOME! Finally..Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing you bring her back to life.
when you said you were in their country and you do as they ask was such a breath of fresh air. So many people don't care
YOU'RE HOME!! AMAZING journey back home, oh, even with the projects and the repairs, it must feel so good just to be HOME! NO longer adrift. So happy for both of you.
So Happy for you both .... Excited to see Her come back to Life!!
WOW. Seems like its been forever since I last saw Curiosity. She looks a little rough around the edges, but it will keep you busy with stuff to do and only be better than ever once done.
I cant believe you only missed getting back home by one day, then had to wait all this time. Thank god you had so many friends to help you along the way.
WELCOME HOME!
I am so glad you finally got home! I wanted to tell you that I have been a fan for years and that you are one of the main reasons I am happily writing this from the couch on my 1984 Newell Classic. Your love for the traveling life and the value you bring to those who would dream of it has changed lives for the better. Thank you.
Let the fun begin!! We are so happy for you guys!!🤩😍
And you Brazilians splashed?
@@MrJerobona New video video about it next Monday!! 🤩
I’ve been home since this started. I’m definitely going stir crazy 😜.
Hey guys, we think of you everyday here as we work on the boat. What Would OLC do??? 🤣
@@gonewiththewynns hehehehe If it wasn't the pademic and the distance we would love to help for sure!! hehehe
YOU'RE HOME!!! YAY!!! Now to make Curiosity pretty again and back to the sea. You will NEVER forget 2020! God's blessings that the next few months left of this year are calm and enjoyable. 💕
Yea!!!!!! OMG! I’m so happy y’all are finally home. It looks like a lot of work is in your future, but I’m sure you will love (almost!) every minute of it. Here’s to 2021. I’m ready to kick 2020 to the curb!
So happy you made it back to Curiosity. When I was in the Navy, fresh out of boot camp, I was held back just over a month in Great Lakes, Il before flying down to Dam Neck, VA for "A" School to become a OS. AKA Radarman. But I digress. After A School, the Navy flew me back to San Diego where I lived before joining the Navy. But my homeport was not known. Thinking I was going to San Francisco, my friend drove me up to my parents half way. I called every day for the location of my ship, and 3 days before I had to report to my ship, the Navy said my homeport was back down in San Diego. After checking in, we moved the ship to a nearby drydock for the next 3-4 months, basically putting the ship back together. Let the fun times begin.
Yes, quarantine seemed a little over the top, but you guys showed an attitude of gratefulness, patience and respect! So, so happy you guys are back with your boat. Can't imagine the emotions you felt. You probably have a bit more boat work now, but you are home! Hugs.
FANTASTIC! You two have great spirit in these tough times.
Welcome home. I bet that is such a relief being home again. Now you got tons of work but your home. I hope you show all kinds of videos of how you fix this and that, plus all your replacements. I like videos about that. I'm happy for you and tell your friends I said that they are great people!
Yes, I'm sure your hearts are filled with much love for Fiji, and the peace and joy you must feel being back with your home Curiosity.(SOON) I saw how GOD was working through you two in Fiji. You never let your own woos stop you from helping others, starting with pip being placed in your care. Then helping with the water situation for the small community. Then Mark, what a blessing you were to him. And always cleaning up the beaches. Living with your own anxiety of not knowing when you would be back with your home. You manage to keep a smile on your faces and a song in your hearts for all of us worldwide dealing with this pandemic. I personally wish to say first I love you both and thank you from my heart to yours.GOD used you both to reach out to help in many ways while you were stranged in Fiji. GOD Be with you both and richly bless you ...
Finally!! Ive been waiting for this vlog. Welcome home.
I just wanted to cry watching the last few minutes. Wonderful. I'm so happy for you. You're story is the light for the rest of us. SO glad for you! Thank you. I agree with you're respect for the country you're in. They are doing everything they can to keep their citizens safe.
That's an amazing home coming to Curiosity, cant wait to see it sparkling on the ocean.
100 thumbs up, you guys... thnx for taking all of us along.... wife & I have been following you from the start, stay healthy !!
I love to hear Americans that realize your guests in someone else's country. Happy you're so close to you're floating home!
Some of us still have good common sense and respect. 😎
Most Americans that I have seen overseas have been very good guests. I don't buy into the "ugly-American" stereotype.
@@LVQ-so5th Much of that stereotype probably comes from the size of our navy. (I'm retired from it) Sailors get ashore like once a month and tend to let off a lot of pent up steam. That can make for bad impressions. Obviously sailors are only a very small part of United States' citizenry. And, to be fair, sailors do a lot of good when they visit a country. Just like the Wynns they help with all kinds of service oriented projects like orphanages and schools. That's less in the public eye though so what sticks is the drunks in the streets.
Jonathan * there were thousands of Americans who had to fight their way into Germany and never got to leave alive. They weren’t doing it for themselves. No one there has the right to complain.
Jonathan * Germany,the country that actually spawned the Nazi’s can never complain about Americans.
Such a relief to see you make it back. Incredible how fast the world changed
We are so excited that you’re back on “Curiosity”. Best wishes to you both. You’re an inspiration!
WELCOME HOME GUYS!!! Great news and all that you have done over the nearly year away is some thing to tell friends and family in your old age looking forward to your Up coming adventures
YAY! Glad you finally made it. I also hadn’t realized it had been a whole year, wow. It’s go time! 🧽🧼🛠☕️🥃☕️🥃
Yep! 5 months visiting friends & family in the States, a month in South Africa, 6 months in Fiji. Whew!
We are so happy you are finally back at your boat. All that remains is hard work and cleaning which you both will get done. Hope there is no major damage! Cheers to both of you.
my toes are river dancing in my flip flops only 188 miles from home...
i could just kiss boat bumpers ...all your new found family and homies
are opening up the liquor cabinet and bringing out the tall glasses ..
the clink of itty bitty ice cubes ricochets around the world !
cheers to you and all the angels you met along the journey 2020
God speed on floating off into the sunset....
I am so glad that you made it home. What an incredible journey. Thank you for helping Mark get home to see his wife and family. What an awesome journey he had. And now he has the meds that will extend his life. It is wonderful how people's lives were impacted with this horrible disease when we help others that appear to be in worse situations. I am so grateful that I was in my home for all those tough months. I wondered how you felt when you saw your home for the first time in about a year. So glad that you are finally home. When you showed us the boat, I thought she looked wonderful. Now to get her sea worthy again. Stay safe and healthy. And now for the next leg of your journey.
In light of the still closed borders and the impending cyclone season, I hope you will be staying on the hard, doing projects, until the season ends or you can make a run for NZ or Australia.
So far NZ & Aus aren't giving out Covid entry exemptions, even for cyclone season. So....????
We're so very sorry you've been away from your home for SO long, but just seeing you walk up to Curiosity made my grandson, Henry and I SO VERY HAPPY!! You're HOME!!!!
So glad you made it back... Can’t wait to see how Curiosity fared.
Congrats you two Tubers. Your back in your natural habitat. So impressed with your positive attitude, while at the same time keeping it real. One of our favorite channels and always a pleasure to watch.
I am overwhelmed with joy that you both made it home to Curiosity safe and healthy.
Incredible achievement to say the least.
I have faith that you'll have Curiosity back in the water where she belongs and all will be well in the world.
Make yourselves a couple of stiff drinks and let the process begin.
Welcome home!
😊😎❤🌏🏝❤🍹🍹
Oh my gosh! So happy for the both of you. So many good things you have accomplished and so many good things you have done. The whole thing with Mark...wow!!! God bless and keep both of you safe and well. Watching your channel is one of the highlights of my day!!!
I’m so happy you’re now “HOME”. Take care/and so excited to watch you’re new adventure-even if to see you work on projects On your beloved curiosity. Fun!!😃
Welcome back home!
Glad to see your back with your boat and excited to see you get her in the water again!
So happy She’s ok!!
WELCOME HOME! ⛵️
bet you were laughing and crying at the same time. Looks like you have a lot of work to do but you really wont care because your HOME. great stuff.
Great to see your reintroduction, you are never overwhelmed when you love the cause. Happy sailing. Keep filming for therapy.
May God send Heavenly angels to guide & direct you to restoring curiosity back to her georgeous condition! And that He will
also bless you to recover everything that has been lost, damaged or ruined! My prayers are with you guys!
Many Blessings,
Aimey- Bow, Washington
So happy to see you both back to Curiosity. Your example of resilience and hope through very difficult times is an example we can all learn from.
Nice comment, "we are guests of their country, they don't owe us anything." As an Army brat, I was privileged to travel the world and my parents routinely reminded us of that same sentiment. If more people from the United States adopted that approach, we would be much more welcome as travelers in the future.
Omg....just soo happy for y’all. You’re finally home!! We felt all the anticipation with you...and the bittersweet moments of realizing the damage done in your absence. You will have it restored in no time!!! And we can hardly wait until you’re sailing once again. Praying for speedy recovery for Curiosity!!💕🙏
Great to see Curiosity once again! Based on what you have shown here, I sense at least another 6 months of boat projects before she's off the hard and ready to be sailing once again. Oh well, Tonga can't be such a bad place to be on the hard I guess.
Once again, you both bring this old sailor's eyes to tears. (you seem to have a way with that). Totally reminds me of the early Spring in Maine, when we (diehards we were then) began the un-winterization of our 36 sloop to reunite her with the ocean and us. Everything was frozen for 6-7 months and now................................the work began.
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Thanks for all the memories and soooooooooooooo HAPPY YOU ARE HOME.
We’re feeling better already too. The good thing about being overwhelmed is that it doesn’t last forever with energetic hard working souls such as yourselves. I don’t suppose you can go anywhere for quite a while anyway so eat that elephant in little bites. Best wishes and regards!
Yaaaaaay! Finally home! I needed to pause the video and share my excitement for you guys.... I would jump out my skin in excitement being back home. Despite the LOOOOOAD of projects that awaits you..... The ”limbo” status ended. I am so excited for you Niky ad Jason, I have no words to express it. I am desperately awaiting each of your weekly video and is an excitement seeing you back. Good luck !
Welcome home kids. You finally made it. She looks rough but you have an abundance of TLC stored up. She’ll be back to top form in no time.
NGL, I could watch Nikki unpack that crate all day. Looking good girl. 👌
Happy tears! What an adventure!! And you guys have taken it all in stride, what a great example for others. Wishing you all the best as you get Curiosity cleaned up and ready for life on the water again xx