My idea of paradise

Beautiful Bora Bora

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January 22nd 2006
Captain Dag has suggested that we all be awake at 6am to view our departure from Raiatea. Alan and I sit on our balcony with the usual coffee and breakfast as our ship glides slowly down the lagoon between Raiatea and Tahaa. We can see the Tahaa side and the early morning light provides wonderful photo opportunities. We pass so quietly that we can hear roosters crowing and dogs barking on the shor ... read more

Oceania » French Polynesia » Tahiti

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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 ... ... read more