Rangiroa 2003

Home, sweet home. At least for our sojourn at the Kia Ora Sauvage. Five bungalows, no electricity, no hot water, no problem! Especially with a Hinano in hand.

2009-07-06T08:49:05Z

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Home, sweet home. At least for our sojourn at the Kia Ora Sauvage. Five bungalows, no electricity, no hot water, no problem! Especially with a Hinano in hand.

Vlad inspects the grounds- thumbs up!

2009-07-06T07:23:09Z

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Vlad inspects the grounds- thumbs up!

Vlad tests out the deck.

2009-07-06T06:51:20Z

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Vlad tests out the deck.

Exploring the motu.

2009-07-06T04:45:00Z

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Exploring the motu.

This spot was like a hot tub!

2009-07-06T08:17:51Z

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This spot was like a hot tub!

Vlad takes a warm, relaxing dip.

2009-07-06T12:54:29Z

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Vlad takes a warm, relaxing dip.

Karin joins Vlad in the lovely warm water.

2009-07-06T08:54:57Z

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Karin joins Vlad in the lovely warm water.

Along our beach. Supposedly some extract of this plant is good for treatment of ciguatera poisoning. We did not test this theory.

2009-07-06T08:52:23Z

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Along our beach. Supposedly some extract of this plant is good for treatment of ciguatera poisoning. We did not test this theory.

Vlad "relaxes" with Joe. Joe is 4 months old, however, and hasn't yet truly mastered the art of relaxation- this is a rare quiet moment.

2009-07-06T12:59:10Z

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Vlad "relaxes" with Joe. Joe is 4 months old, however, and hasn't yet truly mastered the art of relaxation- this is a rare quiet moment.

Karin on deck.

2009-07-06T08:54:36Z

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Karin on deck.

Vlad on deck.

2009-07-06T11:15:12Z

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Vlad on deck.

Relaxing on deck.

2009-07-06T07:42:16Z

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Relaxing on deck.

We bonded with Josephine almost immediately, and she with us. At 7 months of age, she's infinitely more mature than her companion Joe, and a more good-natured dog would be hard to find. Sh ...

2009-07-06T07:14:17Z

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We bonded with Josephine almost immediately, and she with us. At 7 months of age, she's infinitely more mature than her companion Joe, and a more good-natured dog would be hard to find. Sh ...

Vlad and Josephine survey the area to locate the perfect spot to lay in the shallow waters.

2009-07-06T08:39:34Z

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Vlad and Josephine survey the area to locate the perfect spot to lay in the shallow waters.

Vlad and Josephine continue their survey, testing the waters.

2009-07-06T06:38:22Z

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Vlad and Josephine continue their survey, testing the waters.

Vlad and Josephine successfully locate the perfect wallowing spot.

2009-07-06T12:25:24Z

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Vlad and Josephine successfully locate the perfect wallowing spot.

Karin, taking advantage of Vlad and Josephine's research into the perfect wallowing spot.

2009-07-06T10:51:55Z

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Karin, taking advantage of Vlad and Josephine's research into the perfect wallowing spot.

Karin relaxes in the brief sun!

2009-07-06T07:02:26Z

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Karin relaxes in the brief sun!

Karin, Josephine and friends, snorkeling.

2009-07-06T11:49:22Z

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Karin, Josephine and friends, snorkeling.

Two crabs on the beach.

2009-07-06T07:01:25Z

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Two crabs on the beach.

Athanase was the gardener at Kia Ora Sauvage and an ace spearfisherman. We joined him on an outing.

2009-07-06T12:50:58Z

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Athanase was the gardener at Kia Ora Sauvage and an ace spearfisherman. We joined him on an outing.

The catch of the day! The grouper (brown mottled fish on upper right) was astoundingly delicious grilled that evening. Are the flip-flops added for extra flavor?!

2009-07-06T13:07:23Z

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The catch of the day! The grouper (brown mottled fish on upper right) was astoundingly delicious grilled that evening. Are the flip-flops added for extra flavor?!

Athanase cleans the fish at the shore, and attracts some sharky attention.

2009-07-06T11:13:35Z

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Athanase cleans the fish at the shore, and attracts some sharky attention.

The sharks arrive en masse.

2009-07-06T12:25:49Z

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The sharks arrive en masse.

Feeding frenzy!

2009-07-06T13:57:04Z

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Feeding frenzy!

This is the back, ocean-side, of Ile au Recifs, or Reef Island. The rock here is actually 80 million year-old coral, sharp as a razor! The island is filled with these alien landscapes. On ...

2009-07-06T08:34:54Z

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This is the back, ocean-side, of Ile au Recifs, or Reef Island. The rock here is actually 80 million year-old coral, sharp as a razor! The island is filled with these alien landscapes. On ...

Vlad and the surf at Ile au Recifs.

2009-07-06T07:29:03Z

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Vlad and the surf at Ile au Recifs.

"The sense of insecurity in such a thread of residence is more than fanciful. Hurricanes and tidal waves overleap these humble obstacles; Oceanus remembers his strength, and, where houses s ...

2009-07-06T11:19:44Z

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"The sense of insecurity in such a thread of residence is more than fanciful. Hurricanes and tidal waves overleap these humble obstacles; Oceanus remembers his strength, and, where houses s ...

Sun starts to go down on Ile au Recifs.

2009-07-06T08:14:35Z

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Sun starts to go down on Ile au Recifs.

Vlad at sunset at Kia Ora Sauvage.

2009-07-06T13:06:08Z

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Vlad at sunset at Kia Ora Sauvage.

Karin and Kia Ora Sauvage sunset.

2009-07-06T10:54:31Z

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Karin and Kia Ora Sauvage sunset.

Vlad checks out the sandspit at sunset.

2009-07-06T13:49:35Z

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Vlad checks out the sandspit at sunset.

"...this protracted thread of annular island with its crest of cocopalms and fringe of breakers, and that tranquil inland sea that stretched before me till it touched the stars, ran in my h ...

2009-07-06T07:05:26Z

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"...this protracted thread of annular island with its crest of cocopalms and fringe of breakers, and that tranquil inland sea that stretched before me till it touched the stars, ran in my h ...

Another KOS sunset.

2009-07-06T11:38:07Z

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Another KOS sunset.

Our bungalow at Kia Ora Sauvage, as we say goodbye.

2009-07-06T07:19:49Z

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Our bungalow at Kia Ora Sauvage, as we say goodbye.