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2003 Date: 1/12/2003
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Faaroa River and Island Tour After taking a launch to shore, a group of us boarded motorized Polynesian outriggers to see some of the island from the ocean, and then venture up the Faaroa River. The scenery is breathtaking. The clouds would gather, rain, then subside over the mountains continuously changing the colors in every imaginable hue of green. As we ventured further up the river, it go shallow to the point where we had to turn around to head back. This river is tropical at its best, with coconut palms and many varieties of banana plants arcing over the shore over the river.
Land Portion The land portion of the tour started at Taputapautea marea, which is the largest scared site in all of Polynesia, and is where the word Taboo originated (meaning literally do not cross this step). Boarding some off-road trucks we ventured in the the lush tropical foothills of the mountains, stopping a number of times to admire the beauty of the tropical fauna. Rainy season is about 3-4 months long and typically can last into March or April. While it's not completely necessary to bring an umbrella, do bring something to protect your camera. The heat is so intense that you will welcome some drops of cold, refreshing rain.
Island Life In general, shops are closed on Sunday, so there's not much to do other than see the local sites. There is a flat road around much of the island, and would be perfect for biking, or motorized scooters. The roads are narrow, so take caution.
Evening This evening was at the La Verandah for French Fare. Was at the table with Mike the cruise director, and Claudia (from Rio) who was a social host. Lorene was the other social host who spoke French, and was also on the Diamond cruise I was on last year through the Panama Canal. Sent a bottle of Champagne to Gabriella, Gaby, and Aldonza from Mexico City to welcome them aboard.
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