I's a good thing we we have cheat sheet every day of times and activities. Since we go from island to Island...and BACK to some of the same islands(at different bays or docks) it can get confusing. We also have a daily briefing for English speakers each day in the lounge right before happy hour.
So today I signed up for an early am hike to a cross on a hill at the charming island of Ua Poa. It really wasn't too difficult, but the heat, even in the morning is what makes it challenging. On the way back down I met a Frenchman who convinced me to take another path to a secluded beach. Oui oui! We hade a fun chat in pigeon French and pigeon English.
Steve was having a lazy morning, but we met at mid morning to go taste fruits. There are a lot of exotic fruits in these island and the ladies of town had prepared them for tasting in banana leaves. Then we went to an ancient site and some great dancers did traditional war dances and modern dances too. It was amazing. This was followed by a very nice buffet of traditional Marquesas food. We are eating alot.
I should have gone back and rested, but the beach was one of the best.....and we were so hot...we jumped in and swam for an hour!
Walking back to the Aranui, we saw all the little island kids playing on the big mooring ropes. It was so fun to sit and watch these kids.....who are like little fish...having so much fun.
This afternoon we are having a lecture on Colonization , epidemics, and depopulation....and a documentary tonight after dinner. So much to learn and discover of this fabulous place
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