Sunday 11th of March
Our first visit to the Polynesian
Islands is to Numea in New Caledonia. This is a small “cigar” shaped island,
very beautiful, very French and very hot; 38 degrees but feeling much hotter.
It began as a French penal colony and most of the old buildings wer built by
the convicts. As we began to tie up in the Quai we were welcomed by singers and
dancers in costume; a very nice welcome ,which seems to be the norm in these
parts for welcoming cruise liners.
Our tour today was on one of those
road trains that you see in places where tourists go but it was a splendid
tour. The people here are so friendly and because it was Sunday they were out
in family groups enjoying the time together. This Island is really very
beautiful with many types of plants and trees. Beautiful greenery, mountains
and surrounded by deep blue sea. The Pacific is an Ocean so different to others
and it is so large that the mass of all the land on the earth would fit into
it. We look forward so much to seeing and experiencing more of these Polynesian
Islands including Fiji and Tahiti, but next is Port Vila Vanuatu.
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ReplyDeleteTo the Intrepid Skywalkers,
ReplyDeleteThat really looks high, how did you manage it Suus with your fear of heights? and you're smiling - you’re a braver woman than I.
GREAT PICTURE!!
Looks like you are both having a fantastic time. You lucky people ! Best regards from Paul and all the other ' W' EDT staff
ReplyDeleteMiss you lots!! Stevie has 4 teeth, Scott is writing his 'full' name (on EVERYTHING!!), though its spelt Deverux (apparently he misses out the 'E' because its too long, he now wants to be a road sweeper and a bus driver when he grows up(!).
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