Leaving Moorea

Beautiful Green Island

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February 27th 2016
Geo: -17.5327, -149.838Since we have been here before and did not find any ship shore excursions that were new to us, we did not make any plans for the day. The temperature was expected to be 40 degrees C with a predicted heat index of 47. Expecting the rain to keep up off and on all day, we choose to stay on the ship. Access to the island is by tender boat only. I can't imagine how unco ... 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