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The jagged mountains of Moorea  
   

The jagged mountains of Moorea

Buggy on down to Moorea!

October 3rd 2010
10751 miles after leaving Widnes, Chris and Roisin have arrived in the Society Islands that makes up part of French Polynesia. Moorea is the first port of call. This small island is only 51 square miles and shaped like an isosceles triangle. There are two cut outs in one of its sides that form Cook's Bay – no, not named in honour of 'Masterchef' but the other ‘ay! Ay! Cap'n' one. The oth ... read more
Oceania » French Polynesia » Moorea

French Polynesian Flag 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
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