Nuku Hiva
We were told not to miss
this church
when we visited Nuku Hiva.
It had wonderful wood
and stone
carvings throughout.
And that is not a trick
of
perspective the steeples do lean toward each other.
The foot of the pulpit had figures you might find in many churches with
the addition of occasional tikis.
This huge candle holder also had interesting figures around its base.
We visited a ceremonial arena where warriors would gather to celebrate
after successful battles.
The ruler would sit on this stone lounge chair flanked by others of
high rank.
The festivities would sometimes include the roasting and consumption of
one of their enemies.
Reports of this taking place date from as late as the mid 1800's.
Breadfruit served as a staple part of their diet and also was used in
ceremonial functions.
Just some of the natural beauty all around.
It seems that at times the clouds seem to be trying to take the form of
the rock.
Or is it the other way around?
Here are links to places we visited on this tour. Tahiti, Pitcairn, Nuku Hiva, Hiva Oa, Fakarava, and Moorea.
And links photos of the eclipse, eclipse
photography, tikis, the ship, young
dancers,
food, fish,
and flowers
and
trees we saw
on the trip.
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other places we have visited here.
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