Approaching
Raiatea |
Onboard a catamaran enroute to a historical site
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began sailing with beautiful weather and singing along with
the crew |
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Suddenly
the "weather started getting rough...our tiny ship was tossed" |
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Passengers
huddled together
while the crew continued to sing
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The
skies cleared as we docked
Rain was still visible
over other parts of the island |
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We
walked to the historical marae - a sacred site for religious and
social purposes |
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Our
guide explained the significance of the different structures |
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Fruits
Native to the Island |
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Our
guide explained how the
ancient Polynesians sailed
from this central location, "Havaii"
to islands throughout the Pacific Ocean
This is represented by an Octopus |
Rainclouds
still over the Mountains |
Clear
Sailing Back to Port |
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A
Very Good Day |
Traditional
Music at the Pier |
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Back
in Port to Await the Ship's Tender |
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Tiny
Islands at Sea Level |
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The End of a Beautiful Day
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