Relaxing in the shadow

Shark encounter at Bora Bora

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May 12th 2013
Here we are now at Bora Bora, one hour flight north of Tahiti in French Polynesia. This island is by many said to be paradise on earth and we can only agree, it is beautiful. The rocky mountains on the island are all covered with green and they are surrounded by a lagoon with turquoise water. We are staying on one of the motu, coral islands, on the outside of the lagoon. The view over the lagoon t ... read more

Oceania » French Polynesia » Bora Bora

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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