Over the water bunglows on the Motu

Immigration, Bora Bora and Making Pareos

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November 9th 2018
Dateline: Bora Bora, November 9, 2018 Immigration, Bora Bora and making Pareos Since this is the first port in French Polynesia, we had to go through customs here in Bora Bora, even though we are not getting off the ship until tomorrow in Papeete, Tahiti. So, today started with a visit with Immigration and Customs for French Polynesia at 7:15 on Deck 7. The ship took our passports 4 days ... 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