What fun to take a ship of 590 or so and give 100 of them the opportunity to take a “jeep” tour of NUKU HIVA. What a hoot. It really meant about 24 local folks with four door Ford, Honda and Toyota etc. trucks divided up in groups of 12 all following each other up the steep roads on Nuku Hiva. However, the first jaunt was only two blocks to a church – duh. Double Duh when the next jaunt was another two blocks. They could have started it early on a slow walking tour and picked us up at the second stop. As you can see above the first worthy stop was the view over the bay and our boat in the background! None of our drivers knew any English. I joined another truck on the way back which only had two folks so I didn’t have to sit in the middle! Much more pleasant!
Look at the bird who is zooming in on any extra fish to take from the nurse sharks! Larkin and I were also able to pet them – and yes we felt safe. Of course me walking in up to my knees was questionable but they know that the real food was coming! We continued walking and found a lovely place to swim.
Some days seeing a boat and a bike and a beach seems just about enough!
Larkin and I enjoyed a day at Moorea. We walked or tried to walk to a beach but were picked up by a little old lady who took us to a pearl jewelry shop. The good news is we are still here and there was a beach AND pharmacy near by! We scooped up sand, took photos, complained about the heat and humidity and headed back to the pearl shop which called a ride for us! Back to the pier safe. Where was Michael? Nursing a sun burn from Fakarava. One must use sunscreen. Rule number ONE on tropical islands!
THE TRAVELING MARTINI'S 
Great read, I like your writing style!! And yes, sunscreen is a must!!
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Thanks Chuck!
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I will be following you for 131 days. By any chance is Larkin doing a “semester at sea”. Some universities offer that.
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Henry, she is doing one credit hour for research etc. She is also grading papers as a TA. There are worse ways to spend a semester!
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Well, my comment would not post 🤪 Really enjoying the views, Jacque! Tell Larkin & Michael that we say hi! Kathy
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keep trying to post! We are loving the cruise and our friends comments. So glad we didn’t have to get off in papeete! 111 days to go!
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What a wonderful trip -and you’re just getting started! Love the pictures. I can see myself sitting in the shade next to the bike on the beach looking out at the boat!😁❤️
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May the fun continue!!! On and on and on👍
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weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
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Your photos are fabulous! Islands look beautiful! Hope Mike’s sunburn calms quickly. Glad you are smart about using sunscreen. Your adventure continues to be amazing. Stay safe!
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Beautiful pictures! We have not been to the Marquesas. Stunning! They look like a less-populated Moorea and Bora Bora. Sorry to hear about Mike’s sunburn. Hope he’s feeling better.
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