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| The fifteen stone carvings on Easter Island |
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| Pitcairners preparing to board Aurora |
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| Museum in Papeete for Mutiny on the Bounty |
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| How everyone believes Tahitians dress! |
Our 8 days at sea have really gone very quickly; we cruised around Easter Island but it was really barren and not much sign of life, although we believe it has around 1300 inhabitants. I have included a photograph of the 15 stone carved figures which were taken on full zoom, so may not be very clear.
Pitcairn Island was very interesting. The islanders boarded Aurora with their wares to sell, but before that started there was an exchange of gifts – the Captain to the Mayor and vice versa. We were the first P&O ship to make a stop at the Pitcairns, so we have been part of history really. Only 57 people live on Pitcairn with10 children between two families. The mail ship comes every three months, so not much use if you’ve forgotten to order the tea bags!
One amusing moment came when the islanders came to leave. Several cabins on Aurora have had their carpets changed, and the islanders took off this used carpet together with empty beer barrels!
The first time our feet touched solid ground was this morning in Papeete, Tahiti, where the sun was shining and it was very hot. We were met at the quayside with a Polynesian band and some drummers who accompanied young dancers. What a beautiful place, lush, beautiful flowers, palm trees – although no beaches as it is a volcanic island and what sand there is is black.
I have taken so many photographs today it will be difficult to choose, but as uploading any photograph, although reduced size, takes a long time, I will limit the number to four.
Bora Bora tomorrow, where a ride to the interior in an off-road vehicle awaits us. We are keeping our fingers crossed for dry weather, but will let you know in the next blog.
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