Black Sand Beach

Since Nuku Hiva is a volcanic island, some beaches feature dark brown sand and black rocks. After walking in the heat and humidity, I enjoyed a refreshing splash in the gorgeous azure water, but only one other person joined me.

Instead, those who wanted to swim headed to a cove with traditional white sand.

“I don’t want to get that dirty black sand on me,” I heard a woman sneer as she walked past.

Wonder if she knows that white sand is essentially parrot fish poop?Read more