Jacaranda Journey
Nuku Hiva is the northernmost of the six inhabited islands.
The largest Marquesan island and second largest in French Polynesia
Jacaranda at anchor
Historical colonial building
The dinghy dock and the quay
Fishermen clean their catch at the quay and throw the fish heads to the sharks
Sharks battle it out for the fish parts discarded by the fishermen cleaning their catch
The owner of the Centre Plongee
One of the best Marquesan carvers
Historical engraving of warriors
Historical engraving of warriors
Historical engraving of warrior
Joseph with the Marquesan carpenter tool and Christ child with breadfruit inside Notre-Dame Cathedral of the Marquesas Islands
Michelle in her galley aboard Virago, a 100' Swan
Cecelia at her job in the mayor's office in Taiohae City Hall
Cecelia in her welcoming outfit
Cecelia as part of the dance troupe
The "chief" of the Henua Haka dance troupe They performed to great acclaim in San Diego a few weeks before.
Henua Haka dancers
Henua Haka dancers
Henua Haka dancers
Enjoying the dinner and dance performance
with Stephen, a cruising friend who is having his whole body tattooed
The manta ray, an animal of protection, is my totem. The symbols within tell my story.
My friend Cyril from Tahuata says I have a good start
