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We docked at a small quay right on the beach which afforded some good swimming. A hike was advertised and plenty of passengers jumped at the opportunity for some additional exercise. The hike was up a dirt road to a cross overlooking the bay. Dark clouds shielded the sun and on the way down it started to rain, not hard, just a soft get wet rain. We didn’t bother with any sort of protection knowing that the sun would come out and dry us off.
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We had lunch at a local restaurant and then explored some of the quiet surrounding streets which were plentiful with fruit and flower trees.
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On getting back on board we noticed all the local kids having a grand time on the stern line that would slowly slack till it was in the water and then rise up and tighten. Click on the photo for a YouTube of the action.
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That night we anchored in a quiet bay and had a buffet dinner out on deck – couldn’t get any better.
Somewhere around 3 am the Aranui raises her anchor and steams off to Atuona on neighboring Hiva Oa. Atuona’s claim to fame is that both Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel are buried here. A circuitous hike was offered and again there were plenty of takers although we were asked to follow the guides lest we take a wrong turn and get forever lost on Hiva Oa.
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We walk back to the boat along the road – hot & sweaty but we feel we need the exercise and why not.