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Fakarava, a South Pacific Jewel

Fakarava (April 2007) - the second largest atoll in the Tuamotu island chain in the South Pacific. The island is roughly 100 miles northeast of Tahiti but seemingly a million miles away from everything. After flying into Fakarava's airport, we drove 1.5 hours by boat south to Raimiti, an isolated pension on the southeast side of the island. It's incredibly hard to find words to describe Raimiti...It's so unique and different from anything we've ever experienced that we felt as though we'd found a new world. Six nights filled with unique experiences, learning, and discovery. Thanks to Junior and Elvina for following and sharing their dream of Raimiti with us.
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    Our main mode of transportation. This two person kayak took us to see amazing places around the lagoon. It's so stable that I was able to carry all of my camera equipment safely on my back. We also had a small trailer box that floated which carried a beach umbrella, lunch (salad, french bread, lunch meats) and several liters of water.
    This was quite possibly my most favorite day of the trip...kayak through glassy lagoon waters. Along the way, we saw fish, coral reefs, and even a shark. The landing spot was the unspoiled Hirifa Beach, which is basically the most perfect beach I've ever visited. I would give anything to have this day back...
    Looking south along the palm lined Hirifa Beach. After visiting beaches all over Hawaii and the Caribbean, I can safely say that this is far and away the most beautiful.