Friday, June 14, 2013

Hiva Oa..............June 2013




Arriving in Hiva Oa to check in



The Paul Gauguin Museum in Attuona........filled with painted reproduction of all his works 



A replica of Gauguin's "House of Pleasures"

 


The Administration Centre of Hiva Oa


Even the cashiers wear these lovely crowns of flowers


 
Anchorage at Taahuku, Hiva Oa


 Hanamenu...........on the north coast of Hiva Oa


 Ashore on a fruit gathering mission


 Pae Pae..........ancient stone foundations for dwellings


Returning with bags of mangoes


Fresh water spring pool created by a local landowner


 A huge lump of coral picked up on our anchor at Hana Moe Noa


 Scott-Free at anchor in paradise!


Swimming with manta rays...........a unique and exciting experience





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