Day 33 - NUKU HIVA, FRENCH POLYNESIA

 Date: 2/7/2024       Day 33 ⚓                   Anchor Port: NUKU HIVA, FRENCH POLYNESIA

Description: While Nuku Hiva has been inhabited by Polynesian explorers since 150 BC, western visitors who have been enthralled by this gem of French Polynesia include Jack London, Robert Louis Stevenson, Herman Melville and Paul Gauguin. The largest of the Marquesas Islands, Nuku Hiva is a beautiful volcanic island with mountains topping 3,700 feet high, with jagged walls that suddenly plunge into the immense ocean below. Melville called it “a country that no description could fit the beauty”. Discover waterfalls and rivers and stone “tiki” statues hidden in the forest. In Hakaui, view the third biggest waterfall in the world. A delicious local specialty is roast pork, cooked on hot rocks buried in the sand. Please be advised that due to the under-developed nature of this destination, organized tours are not available.

Planned Excursion: VISIT TO TAIPIVAI VALLEY Cancelled due to weather

Today's Notes:  It was a hot, humid and wet day.  We were booked on the last departure in the afternoon.  Pat and Joe went on the first excursion departure in the morning and missed most all the rain.  By the time came for us to go on the same excursion it was pouring down rain and decided to remain on board.  Joe took some great photos which I will be posting soon.

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