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After launching in Hiva Oa, we
sailed a dozen miles to Tahuata, because the anchorage beside the boatyard
is one of the few places in the Marquesas that the water unappetizing for
swimming, or even for running the watermaker.
We anchored with several
other boats in the uninhabited Hanamoena Bay. Good snorkeling and an
energetic trip ashore through the surf |
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We also spent a few days beside
the village of Hapatoni on Tahuata. We had hoped to repeat having a
meal in the home of one of the locals who provide these services, but a
micro cruise ship was there. The National Geographic was running a
tour of the islands with a hundred or so passengers. The local put on
a good show for them, which we were invited to join, but did not have time
for home meals.
Hiking is pretty much limited to the (VERY quiet) roads
because the jungle is thick and the small population does not cut trails.
We were in mango season, so ate lots, although were were advised against
picking up from the thousands that fell to the ground. These ones had
rolled into the ditch on a hill. |
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 The
mayor was out to welcome the tourists off the cruise ship.
Extensive
tattoos are common, but this is the most tattooed person we saw anywhere in
the Marquesas.
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The
mayor was out to welcome the tourists off the cruise ship.