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Exploring the Marquesas Islands

Marquesas: Part Two. By: Richard Griffiths Kaoha nui! The team recently spent three days on Eiao and Hatuta’a, Marquesas Islands. They are fascinating places to visit. Eiao, where Steve, David and I spent my time, is 5,600ha and probably one of the largest uninhabited islands of the Pacific. Yet, the island has been extensively modified […]

Written by on February 27, 2017

A Somewhat Perilous Journey to Marquesas, French Polynesia

Marquesas: Part One. By: Richard Griffiths Our safe arrival in the Marquesas, French Polynesia seemed somewhat of a miracle given the precarious location and nature of the airstrips here. The rugged and mountainous terrain of these islands must be a nightmare for airline pilots and airport engineers. After three stops and one plane change from Tahiti, […]

Written by on February 2, 2017