Good day on Raiatea

July 21, 2015 1700
Marina Apooiti

Aloha Everyone, a very mellow day. As we mentioned yesterday, we arrived back at the Marina yesterday afternoon and tied up behind the Nottage's. Their son, Brooke, and his family were staying at the Raiatea Lodge, probably the best restaurant and hotel on the island. We had made reservations there, as well as the Kaimiloa crew. We had a fabulous dinner and quiet night at the Marina. This morning, we picked up our car and then drove Dick and Nancy around the island, spending some time at the Marae (heiau) Teputepuatea, one of the most archeologically important sites in all of polynesia. Most of the important voyages departed from there, and it is an interesting place to visit. After some lunch in the "big" city of Uturoa, second largest city of the Society's, we took Dick and Nancy to the airport. They have been with us almost two weeks and they have ben most congenial, helpful and fun to be with. We will leave tomorrow, to spend about 3 days sailing around Raiatea, and then return here to prep for our next guest, Errol and Andy Yim, of Honolulu, long time friends, and an orthodontist that I have worked with for many years. Should be good fun. Weather has been great. We hope you all are doing great and that I am not boring the heck out of you all who are taking the time to read this. Aloha for now, David and Karin


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