The Marquesas April 2009

  The Marquesas (Les Marquises of French Polynesia) was our introduction to tropical island paradises.

Hiva Oa was our Port of Entry in the Marquesas.

The lush tropical flora included banana and Acadia trees.

A trip with Jeff and Julie from 'Flashback' and Annik and Michael from 'Lucie'

Breadfruit: Capt Bligh's cargo

Volcanic Hiva Oa has beautiful plantations and sandy beaches.

Tiki present at a maera ceremonial site.

Copra: the cash crop of coconut oil

Shot of Sue from the Masthead

Fatu Hiva's anchorage was blustery, windy, rainy and stunning!

Lee and Katie prepare crepes for morning breakfast while crewing for a week.

Christianity means a great deal to these islanders.

Warrior in Nuka Hiva

Huge parade grounds showed major social development.

Flowers beautify paradise.

Waterfall inland from Daniel's Bay on Nuka Hiva.