Jacaranda Journey
Map of Marquesas Islands
Six inhabited islands. Atuona is the southern group's administrative capital located on Hiva Oa.
Approaching Hiva Oa from Tahuata at daybreak
Taaoa Bay (Traitors' Bay), Hiva Oa
View of Taaoa Bay (Traitors' Bay) from the Pearl Lodge Hotel
Old postcard of Hiva Oa
Atuona Beach
Tahauka Bay
The port of Hiva Oa where the cruisers anchor and the supply ships, the Aranui and Taporo, dock.
Tahauka Bay
Jacaranda anchored in front of Mt. Temetiu
Tahauka Bay
Outrigger canoes glide past the sailboats
Atuona
This tohua, or ancient ceremonial space, is being reconstructed for the December festival
Gastronomic treats of the Marquesas
French bread and pampelmousse ( the sweetest, most delicious tropical grapefruit ever!)
Atuona
Buying lobsters from the back of a pick-up truck
Atuona
One of three grocery stores
Atuona
Good shopping in the three grocery stores
Buying fresh baguettes by the bagful
Paul Gauguin's grave, Atuona
Paul Gauguin's house
Reconstruction of his two-story thatched Maison du Jouir (“House of Pleasure”) where he lived the last two years of his life.
Paul Gauguin's well
This was authentic; an archeological dig uncovered some china, wine bottles and a jar with 4 teeth
Paul Gauguin painting
Paul Gauguin painting
Jacques Brel's grave
Belgian born Brel (1929-78) is a singer/musician who is a legend in France.
Jacques Brel's plane, Jojo
Minah bird
Imported to reduce the wasp population, this bird is an invasive species that is common in Atunona
Tattoo artist at work, Atuona
Eione Bay, Hiva Oa
Wild goats roam all the Marquesas Islands and hunting is a popular activity
Bananas are dried and sold as little bundles like fat sausages. Delicious!
Smiling tiki
Smiling tiki
Copra shed in Motuua
Copra shed, Hiva Oa
Pua Mau, Hiva Oa
Pua Mau
Hanamanue
On the dry northern side of Hiva Oa
William
Of the Hanaiapa Yacht Club
Traditional Dancers, Atuona
Traditional dancers, Atuona
Drummer, Atuona
"Miss Maman" contestants
Miss Maman Beauty Contest
This was our pick but the woman in the background won
Miss Maman Beauty Contest
There was no swimsuit event; here the contestant is modeling street clothes.
"Miss Maman" and Daniel
Daniel, our French cruiser friend, was an enthusiastic judge
Bastille Day, Atuona
Bastille Day, Atuona
The French Navy at the raising of the flag
Bastille Day Festivities (July 14)
Bastille Day Festivities (July 14)
The Navy men dancing
Bastille Day Festivities (July 14)
Beautiful Marquesan woman was the organizer of the dancers
Bastille Day Festivities (July 14)
This man was the organizer of all the festivities
Bastille Day Festivities (July 14)
Bastille Day Festivities (July 14)
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