We had scheduled cruises in Tahiti twice before; one company went bankrupt; the other had an engine fire the week before our departure on the boat we were to take. The third time was the charm; this trip was in honor of our 45th anniversary.

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Flowering ginger on Moorea 1/160 (f/6.3) 2099:12:15 14:05:02 NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D70 |

Nancy snorkels; Bruce shoots photos. 1/500 (f/5.6) 2099:12:12 10:26:06 NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D70 |

The Windstar anchored at Bora Bora 1/160 (f/6.3) 2099:12:13 08:35:55 NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D70 |

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We rented a car and drove around Bora Bora. 1/80 (f/9.0) 2099:12:14 09:48:58 NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D70 |

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Near the water line the small dock is visible which can be lowered for access to the water from the ship - for water sports, zodiacs, banana boats, and the like. 1/320 (f/9.0) 2099:12:14 12:30:37 NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D70 |

Two separate shows of islanders danced for us; this group is from Raiatea. 1/60 (f/5.0) 2004:12:11 22:18:42 NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D70 |