The High Societies
MALARKEY
Jo & Trevor Bush
Sat 4 Aug 2012 21:07
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16:30S 151:45W
Bora Bora
Before we wriggled off to Bora Bora, we had to see
the sacred blue-eyed eels and the ancient fishing community of Huahine, and
the islands of Raiatea and Tahaa........ooooh, so much to do, so little
time to do it, (beginning to sound a bit like 'what a gay day' Larry
Grayson).
We hired a car to explore this lovely island of
Huahine. There were nice treks, historical sites and gorgeous views along the
way but we prefer to report the wierd & wonderful. So off to see some
of the revered slippery little suckers and the see how the other half
live.
   These slippery little suckers weren't so little,
about 3 to 4 foot long, but there eyes were indeed blue. But as with all
revered species, including people for that matter, they just slob about
waiting for the next bunch of numpties to come along and feed them......as we
did, sardines from a tin.
And the ancient fishing community of
Huahine?.......well, they were a group of people who fished in
Huahine....d'aah. Well what did we expect? But their little thatched houses over
the lagoon were a pretty sight and they all seemed happy & fit enough on a
diet solely of fish. Living proof that man can survive without beer &
chips.
With the clock counting down rapidly toward
the beginning of the Heiva Festival and Bastille day (14th July), we made a
whirlwind sailing trip of Raiatea & Tahaa. Although these are two
separate islands, they are within the same reef and once through the pass in the
reef, they can be easily sailed around. The big yacht charter
companies operate out of Raiatea and we can understand why. It is easy protected
sailing in beautiful surroundings with lots of glorious anchorages. A great
spot for sailing newbies but for experienced sailors like us, (said with a
noticeable swagger),....we look for more funky spots. So off to the fabled
island of Bora Bora.
Not exactly a funky spot but surely must be
one of the most beautiful islands.
 This island has a steep-to lush green mountain
thing going for it with an instantly recognisable skyline....'the twin peeks of
Bora Bora', probably one the most photographed mountains in the world. But
listen up, we have discovered one of the biggest secrets in the South
Pacific.........the weather is crap, well sometimes anyway. We only saw the
peeks once while we there, the rest of the time they were covered by thick
cloud while we were being bombarded by heavy rain and high winds (gusts of
over 50 kts). Mind you it didn't dampen the spirits of the festival party
goers......us included.
   The dancing and drumming was a real
spectacle. A feast of sound and colour. And those Polynesian girls sure can
shake their booty, knocking the spots off the Caribbean girls. And I didn't
think I would ever say that!
Anyway, with the festivities over, we looked west
for our next adventure. Somewhere without any sign of commercialism and
well........people generally. The Cook Islands seem to fit that bill nicely and
Suwarrow in particular looked the pick of the bunch.
So off to Suwarrow, an atoll 500 miles from
anywhere with only wild life for company.
PS. We arrived Saturday afternoon 21st and all is
well. Shant say anymore except...........WOW or should that be
spelt....WHALE.
PPS. No longer in Sawarrow, in Western Samao
now.......no flies on us.
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