Ra’iatea is
a great stop in Fr. Polynesia. It has a
terrific boat yard/marina facility CNI, Raiatea Carnage where you can haul and
store your boat or take advantage of the many tradespeople resident in and
around the yard. It is also a great spot
to provision, with many Yacht Charter companies on the island the grocery stores
are well stocked, you have choices, abundance of fresh produce and the prices
are reasonable.
The people
of the island are very friendly and if you need to get someplace, just thumb a
ride, you won’t wait long before some smiling local picks you up and tells you
their life story.
There is a
terrific anchorage on the lee side of the island near the west pass with great
snorkelling and excellent fishing/surfing nearby.
Kaija also
found a really good deal on another Black Pearl at a little shop upstairs of
the local fresh fruit market. We also
re-kindled our friendship with Brent and Ana Sc Impi whom we met in Nuka Hiva
last year. It was great to see them
again. The evening sunsets are
spectacular and the entertainment is provided by the local rowers.
