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Day 2 in Tahiti and it started Foggy, then stayed overcast and raining and just as on que the last pic shows a hint of sunset. Spent the day at the resort and tomorrow we embark on the Aranui 5 for 12 days heading to the Marquesas, Tuamotu & Society Islands #travel #travelphotography #frenchpolynesia #tahiti #travelhotographer #travelphotography
RURUTU
Rurutu is een eiland in de Stille Oceaan dat deel uitmaakt van de Australeilanden (Frans-Polynesië). Rurutu ligt ongeveer 572 kilometer ten zuiden van Tahiti. Hoogste punt van het eiland is Mont Manureva, die 385 meter hoog is. Er zijn drie dorpen: Moerai, Hauti en Avera. James Cook ontdekte het eiland in 1769.
Rurutu is the northernmost island in the Austral archipelago of French Polynesia, and the name of a commune consisting solely of that island. It is situated 572 km (355 mi) south of Tahiti.
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We were sure that the next day would be sunny and gorgeous just as the travel guides had pictured Bora Bora. Nope, no luck. It was pouring rain with 28 mph winds. Here is Alexei trying to help flip my umbrella back to it's proper position so we can head out to breakfast.
It's been a year since our fantastic sailing trip in french polynesia. Enjoy a few new pics from our adventure.
The village was a great landmark for judging height as we hiked up to the island's summit. From the numerous jetties, one can see how essential the reef is to life on Maupiti.
We were treated to fantastic polynesian dancing at an arena in Fare one night- the last night of a competition series.