23 March -- Fakarava, Tuamotu


Welcome to the atoll of Fakarava with a population of 847, a lagoon surface of 1121sq.km and a dry land surface of only 16sq.km.  Pristine!!  It was named a Natural Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.



We entered the lagoon from the north (Garuae) which is the largest pass in French Polynesia.

A short tender ride to shore and we were warmly greeted by the people, with music, coconut, and local artisans in the village of Rotoava.  We really had a nice walk-about on the sand, taking in the sites!!  










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