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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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    A picture of us with Skeleton Island in the background. The reason for the name is that this island used to serve as the burial ground for the once busy village of Tetamanu.
    "It's clear to me, you're like the oceans and the light" - Pete Yorn

One of my favorite experiences was kayaking with Oneea thru the lucid waters of Fakarava's lagoon. Our trip felt like an adventure straight out of National Geographic Adventure magazine. Fish jumping, birds soaring, clouds drifting, us paddling.
    Palm shadow cast over the lagoon with a few lonely coconuts as our only company along the beach. I didn't think beaches like this existed in this day and age!