We sailed into Bora Bora through the only opening in the reef (sound familiar?) about 9:00 last evening...it's only about six miles from Raiatea. And I'm still working out what makes this such a popular spot. The ads say it's unspoiled. True. But I think it might need a little spoiling. Or fixing up. Or at least repair from the last three hurricanes over the last few years. The draw is probably the diving and reef exploration. The water is a multitude of gorgeous shades of blue. No snakes or critters, they say. But boy do they get some serious rain showers. Think monsoon!
We were rained on all morning. Jeff was seriously splashed when a not nice vehicle sprayed him with a puddle. We hunted for our pins to continue our little mini collections but none were to be found. We did find some vanilla tea for Amy and some nifty postcards.
More women than men leave the island for education and more schooling. Any schooling past elementary upper level means traveling to Raiatea on a weekly basis via a two hour boat ride @$30. French government picks up one a month. Boys usually quit school early to help...fish, I guess. Chinese run all the businesses because earlier history showed natives weren't much interested, so Chinese took advantage of the opportunities. Lifestyle is pretty laid back to say the least.
Water comes very close to the only road by inches...a high tide would flood most of it.
Saw two shows...fair...both were familiar from out last cruise.
Quote for today! "Travel teaches toleration."...Disraeli
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