Moorea Church

The Sabbath

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January 14th 2007
Today, Gene and I rented two bicycles and took a tour of the island. Hopping onto my beach cruiser, my leg muscles quickly reminded me just how many years it has been since I last rode a bike. The scenery was absolutely beautiful and the Tahitians overly friendly. I felt as though I was in a Disney movie as I journeyed down the main road and was greeted, “bon jour” with a nod and wave by th ... read more

Oceania » French Polynesia

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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