Raiatea and Bora Bora, French Polynesia, July 2023

With our French Polynesia visa now expired, we managed to squeeze in a few cheeky days in both Raiatea and Bora Bora.

In Raiatea we tackled Mount Temehani, a sweaty 22km hike with mega views, stunning flowers and elusive paths. We also drift snorkelled the Coral Gardens, a crystal-clear water channel separating two motus, and teaming with schools of butterfly fish, brightly coloured parrotfish, clownfish nestled in vast anemones, multicoloured giant clams and a lone, inquisitive octopus.

In Bora Bora, we summited Mount Ohue, an arduous partially roped, near vertical climb through the jungle. We also all nailed tow foiling (and sustained a few gnarly injuries!)

Our time in French Polynesia nearing an end after 4 months, 14 islands, and 15,000nm under the keel. It’s been epic and not nearly long enough. Until the next boat…