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Harbor boats
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No swell today, thank goodness
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A freighter from Panama
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A little rusty
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Leaving the shore
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A wonderful breeze came up as we left
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The ship was close to the landing point
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Ship looked smart in the harbor
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The newest landing dock
Sailaway From Avatiu, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
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Never did rain today
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Volcanic peaks
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Jungle-like
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Protected harbor
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One of ours
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Keeping clear of the reef
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Deep blue waters
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Popular vacation destination
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The sun would set by 6:49pm
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There's Norm, the head security officer
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No more sail away parties back here
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Another view
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Very few birds……these are terns
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Looking down the east side
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Reef living
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Gentle waves
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Clearing skies
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The Avatiu Harbor
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Most resorts were tucked behind the trees
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Or hidden in the jungle
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Hope to come back again someday
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Sailing away
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Heading towards Bora Bora