NUKU HIVA IN MARQUESAS ISLANDS

Boy, was it hot on island. We arrived ashore a little after 9am. The show site was about a mile from the from where we got off the tender. There are no buses on this small island with only 2600 residents so we were transported by cars and SUV’s of the locals. The name of the port town is Taiohae. The island is part of French Polynesia. Besides their language they all speak English and French. They put on a traditional show with dancing, singing (more chanting than singing), with drums as accompaniment. You may notice in the photos that tattoos are quite common with women as well as men here. We did not partake of the feast, although the flies seemed to like it though. We were back aboard by noon enjoying the air conditioning again. I downloaded photos into blog and then we had some lunch. Last night we enjoyed dining in Prime 7, the steakhouse. We shared a shrimp cocktail and crab cake as appetizers. Rebecca had a filet, and I, a 12 oz NY strip. All meats in Prime 7 are USDA prime. Melts in your mouth!! Did not go to show which was the concert pianist. Somehow we got another reservation in Prime 7 for tonight at 8pm. This evening at 6pm we will go to an hour romantic musical comedy featuring two of the ship’s singers. Then at 9:30 Liar’s Club will entertain us. Cruisers know what this is. Some of the ship’s officers will tell a story and you have to decide if they are lying or telling the truth. Lots of fun! Ship sails at 4pm today for next port, Papeete, Tahiti. Tomorrow will be sea day again. Heading to the gym now.