Subject: Report # 21 Taiohae, Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia January 20, 2016 Wednesday Chance of rain & 79 degrees Part #2 78 Pictures
The pictures continue…………
The new sign at the park
Remnants of a former society
Sure reminds us of Easter Island moais
The park grounds
Great spot for relaxing
View of the bay
More rock carvings
The Amsterdam anchored nearby
Canoes
Hibiscus
Herman Melville Monument
The old cemetery
Someone's house on the bay
Their Marquesan horse
What views they must have
Muddy roads to access the homes
Green palms
The Pearl Resort….our destination
The other restaurant down below the Pearl Resort
A flowering vine
Hiking uphill
The hotel sign was carved in rock
The name on the hotel's shuttle… the ride back to the pier was about $2.50
The entrance to the hotel patio
The unassuming lobby
The bar
The best beer in French Polynesia…..Hinano
Ahhh, the pool
The view……beautiful
The food…….delicious
Great place to relax
Room for more guests
A Polynesian bird
The Pearl Resort patio
Manicured gardens of the resort
The only place to cool down
A little piece of heaven
This spot is not advertised by the ship
The Amsterdam in the distance
The clouds were gathering
Bungalows of the resort
Inside dining
Keep cool
Boats in the bay
Room for customers
The village of Taiohae
Grazing horse
Grapefruit tree
The other end of the bay
Shaggy dog reminded us of Pepsi, our son's pet
Racing canoes
The small stature of a Marquesan horse
Racing is a serious sport here
A tiki carving
Park was full of carvings
These horses are everywhere
Texting?
The canon stands guard
Sandal trees on the summit
A flower from a big tropical tree
A tattooed Marquesan rider
The walk back
The tourist hut
Treasures inside the hut
Tiki
Texting
Marquesan musicians
Back at the pier area
Drummers and dancers
Comparing notes
Floral headdress
Two pretty greeters
Posing for photos
Our Polynesian Location Team
One big boat, some small boats
Laundry day
Sailboat
Lovely setting
