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At first we reached Fatu Hiva, after a passage from the Gambier Isles (via Reao Atoll). Afterwards we went to Hiva Oa, the biggest isle of the south Marquesas. Twice we drove to Tahuatu before we explored the north shore of Hiva Oa. When we have finished the repair of Aldebaran, we are hoping to go to Nuku Hiva and Ua Poa, the isles in the north of the island group.
Hiva Oa map (upper picture): It is the capitol of Hiva Oa, also the provincial capitol of the Marquesas south. A lot of sailing boats have checked into Polynesia after they have crossed the Pacific. Hanamenu (where we were devoured by No-Nos) and Hanaipa (as far as Aldebaran on the northern coast) are the most important anchoring places on the northern shore of Hiva Oa.
Hiva Oa Marquesa Islands French Polynesia Cruise Port
It is about two mile ( "three kilometers") away from your neighbourhood stores, but the street is undulating. for this harbor. Hiva Oa, the biggest of the South Isles, the mainstay of the " Great House " - which in mythology is the Marquesan archipel - has always been the Nuku Hivaival.
It is formed like a sea horse and has a chain of mountains that run from south-west to north-east, the principal summits of which, the Temetiu and the Feani, form a true walled area around Atuona. Atuona is a small harbour at the tip of the Taaoa cove, also known as Traitors bay, originated from the darkness because it had the prerogative to be the final rest place of Paul Gauguin and the vocalist Jacques Brel.
The Gauguin Museum in the town shows objects related to the painter's visit at the beginning of the 20th cen. and reproductions of his works. The" House of Joy", where Gauguin was living, was reconstructed with reproductions of the wooden inscriptions. A monument to the vocalist Jacques Brel has been built on the edge of Atuona, towards the international airfield on an area that dominates the Tahauku cove and Hanakee Island.
Near Tahauku, a path takes you to Tehueko, a petroglyphic site whose woodcarvings resemble those of Easter. The streets on the islands are rugged and only 4-wheel drive systems can be hired or used for outings. Tahiti's most beloved items include tahitian beads, tiaré and coir nut soap, monoil, custard bean, mussel shells, woodcarvings, wooven caps and wickerwork and the colourful, hand-dyed pareus cloth the islanders wear.
Stores usually open at 7:30 and shut at 17:30 (Saturday noon), but there is always a long break for lunches. With the exception of the hotel, all stores are usually shut on Sunday.