Raiatea

We are back in a wifi zone at Raiatea. We really enjoyed Huahine. We motored down through the channel to Avea Bay. It was really amazing how beautiful everything is, from the color of the water to the green textures of the jungle forest. The island has many fiord type bays which can be explored. Avea Bay was very peaceful. We went snorkling in very clear water and saw many tropical fish and two large sting rays which looked rather dangerous with their long tails raised up. The next morning we navigated back to Fare and the pass to head for Raiatea. We had a pleasant sail in light winds and as they say "mer belle peu agitee" We arrived through the pass at 1300 and anchored behind a small motu. After lunch we headed out for more snorkling. It was again very nice with deep coral reefs and thousands of fish. The water had at least 150' visibility. Now we are moored at the Marina Apooiti where all the charter boats are based. Judi has to catch her flight back to Hawaii. Tomorrow Bill and Mary arrive here for the next leg. The weather has been perfect. I hope it holds as we plan to sail to Bora Bora from here. It is only about 15 miles.