We had a walk across the north end of Ua Pou from our anchorage in Hakahau to the bay at  Hakahetau. It was only about 8km in total, but took us all morning, as we climbed up ridges and descended the other side.

The path was sometimes difficult to follow

Or an obstacle course

There were ropes fixed to help you down and up this valley

The views from the ridges were superb

And these amazing peaks were always in the background

A lot of the walk was in the forest

And ended at a waterfall where we all had a swim – you needed to be

In the water to get away from the mosquitos

We finished with a very French lunch in a local restaurant

And then visited the bay at Hakahetau

Where the local children were having great fun playing in the water

surging up and down the slipway.

With Inge and Thomas from Saga at the ridge before our final decent