BEAUTIFUL TAHITI & MOOREA

World Cruise 2009

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January 26th 2009
We arrived in Los Angeles a little late due to the helicopter emergency evacuation off of Baja. We later heard that the patient was resting comfortably in the hospital. Our friends in San Diego said that the whole story was covered by the local television channels. Upon arrival in LA we found a taxi and went to the closest mini mall in order to get some supplies and have our last taste of authe ... read more

Oceania » French Polynesia » Nuku Hiva

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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