Huahini is the most natural and unspoilt island of the Society islands. Although close geographically to Bora Bora and Tahiti it is a world away.
There is little infrastructure so we went on a drive around the island in an island ute driven by the local cop.
We had come across by tender and there was nothing there but a few willing drivers. Our first stop was a rock that was said to contain the imprint of a legendary dog. We wouldn't want to meet the dog as it would be the size of a buffalo!
It made us realise what dainty feet we have!
Soon we were at the local distillery. It was still early but we followed police instructions and tasted everything they made! All made from tropical fruits and sweet..but powerful.
Whilst we would have been happy to curl up and have a nap, we drove on to the town and spent time
checking out the shops and stalls.
Anyone for Taro?
Huahine has one of the most important Marae. In an idyllic location it would have been a great place to end it if you had volunteered as a sacrifice. We declined. The last human sacrifice was in 1818.
It is an important archaeological site dating from the 15th century.
The site also has a museum that had many interesting displays. An interesting visit.
It has a great location next to the Marae and jutting out over the water. Lots of information, old photos and artifacts. Most of the major items are left in situ.
We did have a stop at yet another vanilla farm. Most memorable was the home made vanilla ice cream. It was a hot day!
They also had a large number of "Fighting Cocks" The local policeman showed us but not sure if it is legal! The local Chinese are big gamblers!
He looks friendly enough but lethal when they attach the metal spurs
We saw the local stone fish traps built centuries ago and still in use. Sit back and let the fish present themselves for dinner.
There were stops at French marine burial sites and at the famous Blue Eyed Eels. These were huge!
"Beautiful, beautiful blue eyes"
We had to get back or go with the cop to bring the island to order. We recrossed the bridge that links the two islands that comprise Huahine stopping to look at a catch of a type of crayfish and look over at our ship.
Back on board we slipped back into the comforts of Western civilisation. The cop would have been going around the island greeting everyone he met with a friendly greeting. Close to zero crime!
We sailed for Moorea as the sun set. Then off to dinner with new friends.
There is little infrastructure so we went on a drive around the island in an island ute driven by the local cop.
We had come across by tender and there was nothing there but a few willing drivers. Our first stop was a rock that was said to contain the imprint of a legendary dog. We wouldn't want to meet the dog as it would be the size of a buffalo!
It made us realise what dainty feet we have!
Soon we were at the local distillery. It was still early but we followed police instructions and tasted everything they made! All made from tropical fruits and sweet..but powerful.
Whilst we would have been happy to curl up and have a nap, we drove on to the town and spent time
checking out the shops and stalls.
Anyone for Taro?
Huahine has one of the most important Marae. In an idyllic location it would have been a great place to end it if you had volunteered as a sacrifice. We declined. The last human sacrifice was in 1818.
It is an important archaeological site dating from the 15th century.
The site also has a museum that had many interesting displays. An interesting visit.
It has a great location next to the Marae and jutting out over the water. Lots of information, old photos and artifacts. Most of the major items are left in situ.
We did have a stop at yet another vanilla farm. Most memorable was the home made vanilla ice cream. It was a hot day!
They also had a large number of "Fighting Cocks" The local policeman showed us but not sure if it is legal! The local Chinese are big gamblers!
He looks friendly enough but lethal when they attach the metal spurs
We saw the local stone fish traps built centuries ago and still in use. Sit back and let the fish present themselves for dinner.
There were stops at French marine burial sites and at the famous Blue Eyed Eels. These were huge!
"Beautiful, beautiful blue eyes"
We had to get back or go with the cop to bring the island to order. We recrossed the bridge that links the two islands that comprise Huahine stopping to look at a catch of a type of crayfish and look over at our ship.
Back on board we slipped back into the comforts of Western civilisation. The cop would have been going around the island greeting everyone he met with a friendly greeting. Close to zero crime!
We sailed for Moorea as the sun set. Then off to dinner with new friends.
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