Raiatea Harbor

French Polynesia Days 6 and 7

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January 12th 2014
Saturday, December 14, 2013. Another day at sea. In the morning Dee Dee and I drop by a culinary demonstration by the executive chef, who, as it turns out, is a bit of a stand-up comic. This is especially promising because we’re going to the chef’s dinner on the 16th when we’re docked in Bora Bora. Now we’re looking forward to it even more. In the afternoon we have wine tas ... read more

Oceania » French Polynesia » Raiatea

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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