The seas were rough when we arrived at Hiva Oa. Tendering in was not possible and we missed seeing this beautiful island.
We moved on to the smallest of the inhabited islands of the Marquesas, Tahuata, population 671. It was fabulous – we were able to visit a Polynesian island which had not seen many tourists. It was very tropical, with coconut trees climbing up the mountains, beautiful paths leading into the jungle, and so simple and peaceful. Unfortunately the winds were increasing and our visit was cut short, but we are grateful that we were among the 80 passengers who were able to visit this little paradise.
The crew had its hands full positioning the tender alongside the Silver Spirit in order to get us and the tender back on board. As we returned to the ship, guests were lined up on every deck watching our little adventure.
Today we are at sea, heading for Rangiroa, the 2nd largest coral atoll in the world.
4 comments:
Very cool islands!!! Thanks for posting the photos. Took me a bit but I'm getting the lingo... "tendered to the island" and "largest coral atoll". You guys are truly living the dream. You better pinch yourselves! Look forward to hearing more about the rest of these islands and I can't wait for you to get to New Zealand and Australia.
How did you manage to be one of the lucky 80 to be able to go over to this island? You are truly living the dream!
Fantastic photo's of such a beautiful place. Thank you so much for sharing, feel as though we are right along side you. Or wish we were.......
XOXO Rita
Beautiful Island!
But I think and I'm afraid that the holiday on the island set. Because there is no longer the cheap Islands Earth globe! I'm looking for a lonely island, away from the white man! far from
its civilization, which is called the money!
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