New Friends in the Societies | Huahine & Raiatea | Ep 117
29 janvier 2024 · 10 min · 2K vues · Raiatea
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
The crew sails 20 miles from Huahine to Raiatea in the Society Islands, navigating a passage with 15-knot following winds.2:14 While approaching the pass at Raiatea, the crew observes breaking waves that appear to span the entrance, but they identify this as an optical illusion caused by swell curling around the reef.4:06 The pass remains wide and deep for entry.4:15 Upon arrival, the crew takes their dinghy up a river to visit botanical gardens guided by a local resident named James.5:09 The tour includes an explanation of traditional Polynesian earth oven cooking methods using hot rocks, banana leaves, and taro, as well as identification of local flora, including a poisonous plant used for skin treatments.8:07 The crew notes that the transition from protected anchorages to open water frequently causes seasickness.4:37
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