RAIN TREE

January 20th 2015
Land Ho! After seven days at sea we woke up, looked out the window and there was a wall of green. In the middle of nowhere, far from any continent, lies the beautiful group of islands known collectively as French Polynesia. Inhabited for thousands of years and made famous to Westerners by the likes of Gauguin, Heyerdahl and Michener, these lush, romantic specks of land have fueled imagin ... read more

Oceania » French Polynesia » Rangiroa

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

27th January 2015

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Beautiful islands with mostly unfamiliar names. We are in Palm Springs area until tomorrow. It's the desert and raining and low 60's. It's mid 60's and sunny in KC. Go figure. Had a fun 4 days following the golfers on the Humana Golf Tournament. Followed Phil Mickelson several holes and saw him make 3 birdies. Saw Bill Clinton whose foundation was a major sponsor. We had a good trip and Anne & Doug's home is lovely Bye. Sandy

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