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Polynesia- Day 17

Posted on April 2, 2023 by JJS

Flying back to Tahiti today Walking to the Motu Today is the final day, we decide to go to the beach and walk across the lagoon to one of the motu. We have been told this is possible and indeed it is. … Continue reading →

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Polynesia- Day 16

Posted on April 1, 2023 by JJS

No telephone signal, an extremely weak internet so I guess any blog updates are impossible for the next couple of days. Will try nevertheless (it took half the night to upload this photo). Some highlights for today The Maupiti Pass … Continue reading →

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Polynesia – Day 15

Posted on March 31, 2023 by JJS

Moving from Bora Bora to Maupiti today. Although the island is only 40km away and visible from our current position, we could not find direct flights available and must fly back to Raiatea and fly to Maupiti from there. The … Continue reading →

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Polynesia – Day 14

Posted on March 30, 2023 by JJS

Had a fairly good night sleep, the intense water exercises yesterday certainly had something to do with it. I have to admit that some of last night dreams included colorful fishes. Breakfast is over and it is time to relax. … Continue reading →

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Polynesia – Day 13

Posted on March 29, 2023 by JJS

First full day on Bora Bora. We have organised to be picked up early afternoon by the H2O guys who will, with their boat, show us this famous lagoon. We expect to do a lot of snorkeling and see a … Continue reading →

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Polynesia- Day 12

Posted on March 28, 2023 by JJS

Up early yet again but today is fine as we are moving on after 3 days on Raiatea Island. After breakfast the car is packed and we are off the the airport. It is a pleasant drive north on the … Continue reading →

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Polynesia – Day 11

Posted on March 27, 2023 by JJS

Our last day on Raiatea Woke up early at 5:30 am as a result of going to bed extremely early and before 9pm. It is of course still very much dark and I can hear the constant roar of the … Continue reading →

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Polynesia – Day 10

Posted on March 26, 2023 by JJS

Slept very well for our 1st night on Terra Firma and namely on the island of Raiatea. Up early watching the ocean from our beach bungalow before going to get some breakfast. Nice spot for breakfast Today we want to … Continue reading →

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Polynesia- Day 9

Posted on March 25, 2023 by JJS

Today is our last half day on board Early start as usual. 6:30 and everyone is on deck fighting for coffee or tea. The sea is calm and the sun is up First order of the day is the so-called … Continue reading →

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Polynesia – Day 8

Posted on March 24, 2023 by JJS

Raiatea and Taha’a Leaving our overnight mooring place quite early after breakfast to go to Taha’a which is only 30’ away. We get into the annex and reach the pontoon a couple of minutes later. A few minutes walk and … Continue reading →

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