Nuku Hiva
06 June 2013
We are in Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia. These islands are absolutely gorgeous. Very dramatic, mountainous and lush. The Marquesans are true stewards of the land. There are flowers and ornamental plants everywhere, small gardens and fruit trees. The people are very welcoming and it feels very safe here. We spent a few days in Anaho bay. Lots of kid boats and Zack is having a great time. We took a hike over the mountain to see if we could find internet and baguette. Internet no, baguette yes, and ice cream! We had heard anywhere from 1 to 2 hours for the hike. It was the most challenging hike we have done in a long time. Up a mountain, about 1 hour of steep hiking, in a fair amount of mud. There was a nice mango tree along the way and the town was lovely.
The next day we took a hike to the farm. It was not so grueling as the hike over the mountain. The farm was nice and they let us pick our own fruit and veggies. If you are following us just turn left on the beach and keep walking it is almost an hour but it is the cheapest and freshest you will find veggies in the Marquesas.
We have posted some pictures but videos are still in the works...