Today was Nuku Hiva. We tendered over to the beach in what look a little like the transporters that were used on D-day with the front that drops down onto the beach. Our landing was more friendly of course. Then into 4x4 pickups or cars for a long drive over the mountain to the archeological site. Then a bouncy ride down to the beach for lunch at Restaurant Yvonne. There were 5 courses - a ceviche type fish made with coconut milk, fish salad, fried fish (all delicious), goat (not so delicious) and pork (very good). There must have been at least 45 trucks for all 190+ of us, but our driver went to visit his family and wasn't there to take us to the next stop with all the others who all left of course. After a few phone calls by the ship's crew, he was found and off we went at break neck speed to catch up. One lane narrow mountain roads and speed don't make for a pleasant trip. One time he didn't even slow down for a sow and her 3 piglets, but swerved around a rooster, which are a dime a dozen here. Maybe he knew something we didn't.
At the little village there was a cyber cafe that would give you their password with purchase. I was able to check email and upload one day's blog. But I got confident and tried to include photos in the next blog and that messed everything up so I didn't get yesterday posted. Will keep trying on the ship or tomorrow. No pictures though.
We walked back to the ship which had come around the island to another bay near this village. There's a regular port here and the Aranui was delivering cargo. We had to walk among the containers and trucks to get to the gangplank. Another thing that would never happen in the States.
Had dinner with Charlene and Barbara (from NZ) again. Salad and a yummy fish pastry with ice cream and guava sauce.
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