Email from the Ship: The weekend is over and all the workers are back on the dock with lots of activity going on. They are loading trucks, containers, boats, and coconut oil.
Yesterday was Sunday and with everything being so expensive here we decided to stay aboard ship and relax. They had a lifeboat drill for the crew which was very interesting to watch as they put the boat into the water and sailed it around in circles.. In about 10 days you will see the pictures on my website. I trust the mail will go out today.
Early this morning we all took a taxi to town( Mon.) The market has an authentic polynesian atmosphere. All the vivid colors and fragrances are combined as you walk through the flower market, pass the stands of fruit and vegetables, Tahitian vanilla and perfumes and the days catch of fish. There were also crafts and souvenirs. The Tahitian cultured black pearl is the most coveted souvenir. They are very expensive-several thousands of dollarAs I said everything is expensive--c d's are 40-50 dollars, lunch $20-30, banana splits $9. We were hot and tired when we got back to the ship.
The captain ays we are leaving at 6 pm tonight 2-23 for Auckland, N Z. I'll be glad to be back on the sea where it is so peaceful.
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