Raitea

This is a post card view to show the coral reef ring.

This island is modern-day French Polynesian/Society Island. 
It is enclosed by a coral reef. This makes for a "tricky" arrival, 
but also a "colorful" shallow calm water as we entered + departed.

Ten very narrow 'n shallow "marked" water passes thru the coral reef.

...docking @ the village of Uturoa.

We are an imposing sight in their little downtown.... 

 New Year's Day "walk about" ...

...gorgeous color everywhere ! 

Residents design floral arrangements

These are some views of our departure through the shallow waters. 
We were so close to shore...