Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Arrival Tahiti

Martin pedalling home with the cabbage in tow, Rangiroa. I'm happy to be in the big city now with great markets and fresh food.
City marina in Pape'ete, Tahiti
This is a big island with a 7,300 ft peak, just like Harney Peak in the Black Hills!
We sailed into the Pape'ete Harbor in Tahiti yesterday afternoon after a fantastic 170 mile sail from Tikehau in 20+ kt winds and settled into the marina that's right on the city front (a city, yes!). We hope to be here about a week and then head out into the Society Islands, the final destination for us in French Polynesia.

We have a few boat projects to take care of, need to do some major re-provisioning, and want to go see a famous surf wave called Tea Huapoo. There's a big traditional festival here right now, Heiva. There will be traditional dance, drumming and best of all, canoe races!
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  1. Paul RishelJuly 6, 2015 at 8:56 PM

    Yay, the big city! Enjoy the air-conditioned supermarkets but watch out for topless shoppers! Have fun and good luck.

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  2. SherieJuly 8, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    Fresh fruits + veggies = Happiness (let alone happy hearts, bodies, brains... scurvy anyone?) You know you are jonesing for yummy fresh food when a big city brings you satisfaction...although I am certian a big city in the middle of the ocean is a bit different in the land-locked cities in the states. Enjoy your visit!

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