Welcome to Nuka Hiva
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When Herman Melville visited Nuku Hiva in the 1800s, his ship was greeted by a bevy of naked women who swam out and boarded his vessel.
“What a sight for us bachelor sailors!” he exclaims in hisLeggi altro
When Herman Melville visited Nuku Hiva in the 1800s, his ship was greeted by a bevy of naked women who swam out and boarded his vessel.
“What a sight for us bachelor sailors!” he exclaims in hisLeggi altro
Nuku Hiva’s cathedral is built on ground considered sacred by ancient Marquesans. It was on these “paepae tapu” (sacred grounds) that sacrificial rites took place, including tattooing,Leggi altro
As we walked along the beachfront to the Nuka Hiva’s cathedral, we passed several traditional tiki sculptures.
I don’t know the stories behind them yet, but I find them intriguing and beautifulLeggi altro
We loved our time on Nuku Hiva, even though the heat and humidity made it a meltdown.
After walking the coastline and visiting the cathedral, we stopped at a little shack for fresh juice. There wasLeggi altro
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 onlyLeggi altro
The ship surprised us by having a pirate themed dinner. Not only was the dining staff attired in buccaneer gard, but our table was littered with gold doubloons, and the menu featured items such asLeggi altro
Tikis and baguettes go hand in hand in Tahiti. The French influence is quite apparent as you stroll the the city of Papeete.
Up until recently, people here had special mailboxes at their houses,Leggi altro
After missing three ports due to a Tropical Depression, we were all feeling a little tropical depression of our own as we wondered if we would ever make it ashore in the South Pacific.
At last weLeggi altro
One of my favorite memories from our visit to Papeete in 2019, was visiting the fresh flower market. Not only did I enjoy the fresh fruit and flowers, but I liked seeing that it caters to locals asLeggi altro
Our tour of the Kingdom of Tonga included stops at some blowholes, a three-headed palm tree, the Tongan royal palace, and the Royal Tombs.
Of the four, the blowholes were the most impressive. BetweenLeggi altro