After enjoying the underwater marvels of the South Pass we headed north within the Fakarava atoll as our supplies were dwindling. We reached a little "Pension" called Pakokota, that was not in the guide books, found by good fortune. Matthieu and Agnes run a small yacht services business too and they helped us out greatly. For very reasonable prices they helped us acquire eggs, gas, laundry and groceries.
We were so happy to have some fresh food!
We enjoyed a lovely meal Agnes and Matthieu made for us in thier open air kitchen dining area.
We went to Toau, an atoll just north of Fakarava. We had an exciting time going through the pass which was reported to be dangerous, We actually took a run at exiting the pass while the tide was still outgoing a couple of knots, which pushed the boundaries as we sailed through some breakers. Next time, on a pass like this, we will probably wait for a completely slack tide, although Merry Dolphin proved herself by handling surfing very well.
Back in Fakarava we got to do some biking!
Coconuts are free, smiles are abundant, clean clear blue water everywhere. Chicken is very reasonable.... but produce not so abundant, one pepper, one carrot and one grapefruit was almost $10 Canadian dollars.
Carrie and Sophie with Merry Dolphin anchored behind
Again tonight we had a great opportunity to see some great Polynesian culture: a show at the school with local dancers and some amazing kids who came from the Marquesas.
Head bird
These woman could shake!
This girl was calling out!
A local cutie.
After enjoying Fakarava and the Tuamotus we are excited to head to Tahiti were Carrie, Sophie and Robert will hop a commuter flight to Bora Bora, crossing off a long standing item from Carrie's bucket list while Dave and the boys do a sailing rally (i.e. Regatta) and some surfing.
You people must be having a great time on your trip. They are really very friendly and hospitable people. The dance looks so amusing. Share more pictures of your trip.
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