Background: The French annexed various Polynesian island groups during the 19th century. In September 1995, France stirred up widespread protests by resuming nuclear testing on the Mururoa atoll after a three-year moratorium. The tests were suspended in January 1996.
April 24th 2008Oceania » French Polynesia » Nuku Hiva They call it Stormy (petrel) Monday
Recycled Casserole - Deja Stew
Nurse Hurts Worse - the Killer Cure
More Whales!
I thought all waves were the same….until I saw you wave good-bye…
... 7 photos[full story]
December 14th 2007Oceania » French Polynesia » Nuku Hiva Nuku Hiva is not everyone’s cup of tea. If you’re looking for pristine beaches and shopping opportunities, this island isn’t for you. But, for pure wildness and sense of place, Nuku ... 10 photos[full story]
January 22nd 2008Oceania » French Polynesia » Nuku Hiva Greetings from Nuku Hiva
Jan. 19 and we finally saw land! What a glorious sight! We arrived about 7 AM
at Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia, the largest of the 10 Marquesas Islands of which only 6 ar ... 2 photos[full story]
January 15th 2008Oceania » French Polynesia » Nuku Hiva Still at Sea
It’s Sunday, Jan.13 and the sun is shining. We had a nice walk around the deck before breakfast, and are soon going to the lecture by Prof. Dunn about the planets. We set our ... 2 photos[full story]
January 17th 2008Oceania » French Polynesia » Nuku Hiva From the Middle of Nowhere
Here we are, Jan. 17th, still two days from land. We haven’t seen any thing other than some frigate birds, a few flying fish, and a school of dolphins. No other s ... [full story]
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