Living in Paradise - Fakarava, French Polynesia

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Yes, we are still in Fakarava and finding it very difficult to leave here.
So far this has been one of the best places we have been to.
In this episode we get a fresh delivery of food from the supply ship. All the sailors and locals head to the shop.
As fresh produce is offloaded from the ship it goes directly onto the shelves off. The local shops. We try to buy everything we need and make sure we leave enough for everyone else.
Despite everyone clambering around for the freshest produce, everyone is friendly and helpful.
A Friend of ours, Keary, who also visited us in Panama has joined us again for some sailing. He came with loads of gifts for us and the boys.
We couldn’t wait to get hime down to the South Pass for some snorkelling and to explore the pink sand beaches with us.
As Per usual, the south pass never lets us down and we get to see some amazing Napoleon Wrasse, Black tip reef sharks and plenty of yellow snapper.
I do think that the Pink Sand beach area of Fakarava is possibly one of the most beautiful areas in this region.
We are the only people there and enjoy floating along the channel between the motus with the current from the outside of the reef to the inside of the atoll. The water is crystal clear and warm. Heaven on earth.
We also go to Harifa which is a very popular kite surfing area within the atoll. Ashore we find some small pigs which often end up on the BBQ here if there are enough sailors wanting to take part.
After exploring Haifa again, we make our way back to the north of Fakarave to get Keary back to the airport in time for his flight.
Perfect timing as the supply ship was here again allowing us to do some more provisioning.

Пікірлер: 52

@jna9888

Lovely, relaxing, informative, jealousy-inducing; yep, thanks! ☺

@saga2828

,,High tide, however still beautiful" I think that was the reason why it was so beautiful! It looked absolutely magical. I hope to be there next year - in Fakarava. 🩵 I love your sailing videos.

@bodgewil

Always a lovely fresh look at life outside a city. I follow you guys on your expeditions and find out about things that you never think of. Always natural, never contrived. A beautiful family. My hat off to you guys. My most best and heartfelt wishes of good luck on your trips.

@Maloy7800

Nice video! I miss the boys doing their jobs starring in your vlogs. But I guess having that AND the pretty landscapes is too much to ask.

@FrankJamger

French Polynesia is surely one of the more fascinating as well as isolated places on the planet. The Groupers plainly agree, and they know the oceans well. Glorious atolls, lagoons, reefs. Love them piggies. The little shops are interesting, as you wonder about their supply challenges. Understandable that you wish to hang about for a while. Your unhurried exploration has provided us a nice overview of this paradise.

@RebelRobin501

Nice video. Like watching those old travel films from the ‘60s. I could be mistaken but it sounded like at some point in time between the filming and the post-production voice-over that your young man’s voice changed.

@Maloy7800