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Timshel - The Marquesas



Very green, very steep, scenic islands. At Hiva Oa we did a taxi tour round the island to see various Tiki, fruit collected along the way - Bananas, huge Pamplemousse, Mangoes, and a massive squash. One night at Is Tahuata, then on to Nuku Hiva, Baie de Taiohae for the fleet rendezvous. Very glad we managed to get there, we had the welcome to the village (sung), demonstrations of local costumes, crafts and foods, the briefing from Cameron and Cybele, then the dinner with local food and spectacular dancing. Did guided hike to waterfall from Daniels Bay with Misto, guide Jerry telling us about history and archaeological sites, moved to Baie de Controleur and Taipivai anchorage - as in Melville's novel Typee. Leaving Taiohoe we passed some massive Manta Rays. Then briefly to island of Ua Pou. Anchored at main port Baie Hakahau after waiting for passenger ship Aranui 5 to depart. Rock pinnacles v impressive. Got supplies and watched Polynesian cateraman-canoe (that had been in Nuku Hiva) arrive with due ceremony.

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