The famous black pearls of Gambier
The Black Pearls of Gambier are world know, and often wrongly referred to as Tahitian black pearls. There are no
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The beautiful flowers of Gambier
French Polynesia is well known for its beautiful flowers, and they have been especially notable here in Gambier, as we
Celebrating Christmas and New Year in Gambier
We decided to stay in the main town in Gambier, Rikitea, to celebrate Christmas. It was here that most of
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Hiking and biking in Mangareva, Gambier
One of the things we really looked forward to in Gambier, was the possibility to hike one day and snorkel
Pre-Christmas in Norway
After a night’s sail from Toau to Tahiti, we arrived back at the airport anchorage in Tahiti, less than three
On the hard in Tahiti
We had not planned to take Noxoma out of the water this year. Last time we were on the hard
Tetamanu, Fakarava – legendary diving with sharks
Diving the Tetamanu or South pass in Fakarava, is on most divers’ bucket list. The pass supposedly has up to
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Hirifa, Fakarava – social hiding spot from the big winds
When a “maramu” (strong SE winds) hits Polynesia, it normally lasts for several days. They are common from May –
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Rotoava, Fakarava – back to civilization
After spending close to a month at the uninhabited Tahanea atoll, we were ready to go back to civilization for
Provisioning at Hiva Oa for atoll life
When we now have decided to leave the Marquesan archipelago and move on to Tuamotus, we need to stock up