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  • Day 15

    Bora Bora

    January 23 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F

    The name Bora Bora comes from the Tahitian word pōpora, which means 'first born' (Guess Morris and I found our island home!)

    You might be asking, " Are those colors real?" Yes, the water really is all those colors with its vivid shades of royal blue, emerald, and turquoise, which are truly mesmerizing. The water is crystal clear with white sand underneath, which also creates their beautiful beaches. Thanks to its coral reef, the water of the island is teeming with life.

    A storm was coming in today as we arrived, so we were unable to snorkel. Instead, we enjoyed a lovely tour of the island. We watched how they used local flowers to make vibrant dyes for their wraps and, of course, made a stop at the infamous "Bloody Mary's" Bar from the character from "South Pacific".
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