Fakarava Atoll (north), Tuamoto Archipelago, French Polynesia

The northern motu’s shoreline of Fakarava atoll, Tuamoto Archipelago, French Polynesia, where we spent a wonderful day ashore in “paradise”

As noted in our previous blog, Fakarava, Havaiki-te-araro, Havai’i or Farea is an atoll in the west of the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia.  It is the second largest of the Tuamotu atolls.  After spending a day in the southern end of the lagoon, early the next morning we sailed north near the northern entry channel where we spent the day with activities ashore on the beach (reached via Zodiacs and a wet landing). 

Following natural history walks with our onboard guest expedition guides, we had an excellent beach BBQ luncheon on the beach.  After lunch, a group of local musicians and two dancers shared local music and dances with us.  The afternoon was a water sports “beach day” with sea kayaking, water bikes, paddle boards, and swimming.  (It was too shallow for snorkeling along the shoreline.)

Our ship viewed through some coconut palm trees on the beach, Fakarava atoll (north), Tuamoto Archipelago, French Polynesia

A typical shoreline private residence, Fakarava atoll, Tuamoto Archipelago, French Polynesia

A beautiful shell necklace for sale by a local artist, Fakarava atoll, Tuamoto Archipelago, French Polynesia

Two local dancers with the leader of the musical group, Fakarava atoll, Tuamoto Archipelago, French Polynesia

Local musicians playing traditional Tahitian songs, Fakarava atoll, Tuamoto Archipelago, French Polynesia

A close-up of one of the dancers, Fakarava atoll, Tuamoto Archipelago, French Polynesia

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