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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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Pink sand graces the southern end of Fakarava. This point is continuously shaped by the lagoon waters. The lagoon water, as warm as the bath, has a natural current that will act as a lazy river and carry you along the edge of these sand sculptures.
    Looking East from Hirifa Point. Seems that everywhere you look, you can find another paradise equally as good as the spot where you're standing.
    A night time shot of the restaurant. Raimaru standing at the entrance. The lights are solar powered during the day, and turn on to light the pathways once the sun goes down.