Greetings
from Raiatea,
Some
people think this is one of the most beautiful of all the Society Islands and a
strong case can be made. It is the
second largest island in French Polynesia and is approximately 120 miles
northwest of Tahiti. I know we were
gobstruck by the water which so incredibly gorgeous, as you will see below.
We took a
catamaran tour to the sister island of Taaha, visited a Pearl Farm and a Vanilla
Plantation and stopped at a small private Motu (small island) for a fruit snack
and some wading in the crystal clear waters.
For the
Polynesian “Maohi”, ancestor of today’s Tahitian, Raiatea was known as the “Sacred
Havai’i” and was the center of royalty, religion, culture and history. This center is complemented by a wealth of archaeological
sites, tropical scenery and reef fringed lagoons.
Remember
to check “OLDER POST” so you don’t miss anything as I will send photos in two
separate posts .
Until
next time, God Bless you all.
Jud and
Vicki
Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteStunning!
ReplyDeleteWas Stephen Adler on your cruise?
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures as always.
Don't recall any Stephen Adler on the cruise but didn't get to meet all 490 passengers on board. Jud.
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