Internet is still in and out but I'll try to get a post up. We have been in Taiohae Bay on Nuku Hiva since Friday. Quite a few boats here and many coming and going all the time. We left Hiva Oa last week and took a look at Ua Pou a distance of some 60 NM. The island itself was most impressive with huge spires and cloud cover. I'll try to post photos if the internet will let me.
We spent a quiet night anchored up to a concrete sea wall behind the breakwater in Hakahau. Not so pretty but absolutely no swell. The village was tiny but we were able to find a restaurant for dinner. The following day we tried to buy some bread and veggies but there was nothing to be had for love nor money. We got boarded by the French Coast Guard who fortunatel failed to find the Admiral's stash of booze which I'm sure would have put us over the limit. We took off for Nuku Hiva that afternoon about 25 miles away.
Taiohae Bay is gorgeous and photos will follow. The village does not have much to offer and there was very little fresh food in the two small stores here. Hopefully by Monday some new supplies will arrive otherwise it's going to be cans until we get to Tahiti. There are a couple of restaurants and some roach coaches which seem to be better value. Everything is outrageously expensive here but I guess that's the price of paradise.
Today's activities will include going to church to listen to the locals sing, hike up the mountain and change the oil in the genset (maybe tomorrow)
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