HI EVERYBODY:
Please get very comfortable and plan to stay for awhile! Tonight we are going to see the Nature of Island Paradise; We are sailing off to Tahiti. We are having a great holiday tonight! We have Island Dancing, we have coral reef diving, and more Island shows, and more diving, a great photostudy, and to top it off, surfing the monster waves!!!!
Anytime you want to return to this page for another dance or dive, you are welcome to return often! I plan to come every time I need a tropical island feeling!!! I want to thank you all for making the blog happen! Thank you for all your wonderful comments on G+ and facebook. I am not able to keep up with personal replies to your comments, but please know I feel all the positive energy. I am glad You are having fun coming to the blog and we are learning a little about the Nature of our Earth.
(So shut up brendasue, and let's go sailing off-----------
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tahiti
Tahiti
Tahiti is the largest island in the Windward group of French Polynesia, located in the archipelago of theSociety Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is the economic, cultural and political centre of French Polynesia. The island was formed from volcanic activity and is high and mountainous with surrounding coral reefs. The population is 178,133 (2007 census),[1] making it the most populous island of French Polynesia and accounting for 68.6% of the group's total population. Tahiti was formerly known as Otaheite.[2]
The capital, Papeete, is located on the northwest coast with the only international airport in the region, Faa'a International Airport, situated 5 km (3.1 mi) from the town centre. Tahiti was originally settled by Polynesiansbetween CE 300 and 800. They comprise about 70% of the island's population with the rest made up ofEuropeans, Chinese and those of mixed heritage. The island was proclaimed a colony of France in 1880 although it was not until 1946 that the indigenous Tahitians were legally authorised to be French citizens.French is the only official language although the Tahitian language (Reo Tahiti) is widely spoken. It was part of the Kingdom of Tahiti until its annexation by France in 1880.
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This is sooooo beautiful-enjoy!
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tahiti
Tahitians
Tahiti is estimated to have been settled between CE 300 and 800 by Polynesians, although some estimates place the date earlier. These first settlers are believed to have travelled thousands of miles across open sea by Polynesian navigation from the western archipelagoes of Fiji, Samoa or Tonga. In 1770,James Cook observed in Tahiti, a great traditional ship (va'a) 33 m (108 ft) in length.[5] Tahitian society was composed of chiefdoms and territories based on kinship and military power among various clans. A clan was led by a chief (Ali'i rahi), nobles (Ari'i) and lesser chiefs. The Ari'i were believed to be descendants of Polynesian gods and invested with supernatural power (mana). A symbol of their status were belts made of red feathers.
However, clan leaders did not hold absolute power, and their role included consulting with general assemblies or councils, especially in times of war. The marae was a sacred place of worship constructed of raised stone platforms in open ground, performing a cultural function similar to such structures in other Polynesian societies. The marae were at the centre of the spiritual and social life of the clan. Here, gods were invoked and leaders enthroned. It was also a place for ceremonies such as preparation for war, birth celebrations as well as burial rituals. Types of marae ranged from simple family platforms to larger edifices for leaders of high status, although all were considered tapu. Early European contact saw the arrival of the London Missionary Society in 1797 who introduced Christianity and documented the Tahitian language (Reo Tahiti).
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by Jian Shuo Wang (@jianshuo) on May 13, 2003 under
I wrote about my dream travel destination at the begining of April. Now I found another place that is exteremely beautiful, even comparable with my previous Daocheng trip. Its name is Tahiti. Here are some pictures of the wonderful place.
Pictures credit: TVB via
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image(s) credit(s):
http://www.tahiti.com/
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Goodnight!!!!!!!!!!!!!
....this is brendasue signing off from Rainbow Creek!
See You next time.
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Okay, that is a wrap for the week! Have a good weekend and I will see you back on Monday Night (midnite)
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