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Tagged With: Austral Islands

tubuai ~ rest & recuperation

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Jenny

May 21 – 30, 2014 Tubuai, the administrative center for the Austral Islands, is known as the “fruit bowl and veggie bin” of French Polynesia. With fertile soil and a temperate climate, the island is capable of growing carrots, potatoes, cabbage, leeks, watermelon, pineapple, and lychees. However, only some of the produce is consumed on … Continue reading »

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new zealand to french polynesia ~ against the wind

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Jenny

added note: While this is another one of my lengthy posts, it is more for our own record and memory of the passage. But hopefully, many of you will enjoy it regardless. For those of you who prefer a shortened version, most days are titled with some highlights. May 2 – 20, 2014 Day 1: … Continue reading »

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