Bloody Mary's Famous M and D

Bora Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia

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February 7th 2008
This was our second attempt at visiting this place, having been completely washed out on our first visit, to take in reputedly the world's most beautiful island. The island has at its centre an extinct volcano that rises to two volcanic peaks Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu. The highest point is 727 metres (2385 feet). It is surrounded by a fringing reef of coral with many motus (a reef inlet formed ... 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