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Re: Fatu Hiva

by hopealong 24 May 2010

My biggest problem. When i left i did not speak french, later i learned a little bit. The guy from Nuku Hiva in Papeete who gave me much…
RE: Fatu Hiva

by silvanocat 23 May 2010

Thank you. It sounds like you had a great adventure. I noticed in your profile that you did not mention speaking French. Is that true?…
Re: Fatu Hiva

by hopealong 21 May 2010

Hello Silvanocat. When i arrived in Tahiti, i had to wait several weeks for the departure of Aranui. So i bought a one way plainticket…
RE: Fatu Hiva

by silvanocat 21 May 2010

I'm very interested. Tell me everything.
Re: Fatu Hiva

by hopealong 24 February 2010

Thank you Raro. I hope so. Yes, i'll let you know at first chance. Have long experiences with Cuba, private homes only, this will be very…
RE: Fatu Hiva

by Raro 24 February 2010

6---Good luck, I'm sure you will be cordially welcomed. Please let us know details of how it works out.
RE: Fatu Hiva

by Raro 15 February 2010

I think you'd enjoy it more, and get to know the locals more easily, if you paid to stay in one of the small family-owned places---often…
Re: Fatu Hiva

by hopealong 05 February 2010

I think that is a very important advise Taranaki, I'll remember. Thanks to you.
RE: Fatu Hiva

by taranaki_chick 04 February 2010

I recognise another fan of Thor Heyerdahl. Good luck in your adventure. Be ready to go with the flow in Polynesia.
Re: Fatu Hiva

by hopealong 04 February 2010

Thank you for the tip Nuku Hiva. I'll ask for that. Sure need good luck and goodwill from the locals.
Re: Fatu Hiva

by NukuHiva2 04 February 2010

You could take the freighter Aranui3. It has two dormitory-style cabins. I don't know whether you'll find somebody who will allow you…
RE: MARQUISES - Best islands to visit ?

by taravana 07 September 2009

Bonjour Chaque ile est differente. Sans l'Aranui il sera difficile d'aller à Fatu Hiva (qui est ma préferée). A Hiva Oa il y a plus d'his…
MARQUISES - Best islands to visit ?

by loudima 10 January 2009

Ia Orana , good morning , bonjour , We are actually in French Polynesia and I am planning with my wife to spend 8 days - or maybee…
Leaving Paradise

by hyampomwahu 11 February 2008

Hi fellow travelers, I'll be leaving Eureka to port around April 1 aboard a boat bound for Fatu Hiva, in the Marquesas. After 3 weeks…
Help- Looking for 6 months isolation

by NukuHiva2 08 September 2007

How about a motu the Tuamotus in French Polynesia? A motu is a very small island located on the coral reef of an atoll. Most are uninhabited…
Marquesas

by NukuHiva2 27 August 2007

Hi Raro,

I think that socks are as overrated as balcony cabins. :-)

At the church wedding in Omoa, Fatu Hiva, the bride…
Favourite Country Names

by Ye Olde Thorn Tree 16 December 2002

Les Marquises
I like "Les Iles Marquises" and I love the individual island names of the archipel : Hiva Oa, Fatu Hiva, Nukuhiva, Tahuata,…