Taaha

7/2/15 1800
Baie Hurepiti

Aloha Everyone, all ia well on the good ship Ho'onanea. I think last blog we were on the way to Taaha from Huahine. We had a nice sail over, head wind ,of course.
We entered Passe Toahotu and proceeded into Baie Haamene and picked up a mooring. What a delight for a boat with a bum windlass (we think it is a busted roll pin, easy to fix, hard to get on and off!). We met a nice couple on a charter boat from Fl. After a walk and clean up, they joined us for cocktails and then we proceeded into Tahaa MaiTai, Noodles favorite restaurant. Chef Bruno says hello. The meai was fantastic. The charter couple joined us and we had a most delightful evening. WE had a full moon moonbeam to follow to get back to boat. Today, after sausage and eggs, we headed around the north side of Taaha and went to the coral gardens. what a delightful place to float snorkel. Fred and Linda really enjoyed it and we are glad that we can share it with others. We are now on another mooring ball in Bay Hurepiti and we are cooking the fish we were given. Tomorrow we head to Raiatea, the wind is supposed to come up. Fred and Linda leave Saturday. All for now. Aloha, David

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