We still are not at the Marquesas, but we stopped off on a bigger island called Fakarava to unload supplies and pick up palm fronds. We were there all morning, so Steve and I took the "barge" into shore and set out to find a good snorkel spot. There is only one road, and walking along it, one can just jump into the beautiful clear turquoise water, wherever. We found a good spot and enjoyed a nice morning swim. Then we decided to walk more and we ended up at a pearl farm, where I watched a local extract black pearls from oysters. Steve went to snorkel again and ran into 3 nurse sharks...harmless, but fun to paddle around with. Then we stopped and a beach cafe and I had a cafe au latte, and thought how lucky we are!
Walking back, school was out, and all these little kids biked by us waving and screeching and having fun. It was such an idyllic morning, I hated to go back, but nice to have a shower and clean up before lunch. The rest of the day has been "at sea" and a little bit rocking and rolling. I can't wait to get to the actual Marquesas and hope the islands will be calmer water.
Tomorrow is laundry day, and the ship actually washes, drys , irons and folds our clothes for FREE. We will have 3 free laundry days....and they gave us a cute net bag. But, alas...they don't do undies or socks......such a tough life...
After another lunch with great wine...we are having a happy hour this afternoon and meeting the Capitan of the Aranui.
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