I did not go on a shore excursion on this island, so while Debbie was on her 4-wheel drive tour I walked around a little. Raiatea is the second largest island in French Polynesia. The island is located approximately 120 miles northwest of Tahiti. Raiatea was known as "Sacred Havai'i" and originally was the center of royalty, religion, culture and history.
I took these first three pictures from our balcony on the ship. The port had a variety of shops and markets along the waterfront.
I took these first three pictures from our balcony on the ship. The port had a variety of shops and markets along the waterfront.
I could stare at the color of the water forever, just mesmerized.
I went for a walk along the shore just taking in all the colors.
One of the ferries used to take people from one island to another.
The humidity was so high that I had a hard time keeping the camera lens from fogging up.
Aerial views of the airport serving this island and the harbor.
The children of Raiatea came onboard and danced for us. The youngest of the girls was three years old. These dancers make their own costumes and dance routines and then compete against children of the same age from other islands in a big contest held every year in May.
Our next stop is Bora Bora where I try Helmet Diving for the first time.
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