Baie de Taiohae is a big bay and we had no problems finding a spot to anchor. We were glad to see our friends Ib and Yadranka from s/v Aeolus at anchor in the bay. We last saw them in Hiva-Oa. We spend a few days exploring the beautiful village, done some provisioning and trying to sort out the internet and our gmail account problems. Unfortunately singing on to our gmail in Hiva-Oa caused us having to verify our account by cell phone (which we do not have) as gmail security detected that we signed in from an 'Unusual Location'. Only in Tahiti will we be able to resolve our email problem, and will then be able to read and send emails.
On Thursday May 12, we motored to Baie Hakaui (Daniels Bay), which is just 5 nm east on the same island. The bay is hidden and just as a person think there is no bay, this magnificent bay opens up. Very protected and beautiful. Our friends from s/v Aeolus and Kittywake were also anchored in the bay.
The Marquisan people are very proud people and in this specific village we were told by Augustine (local resident) that the people still prefer no electricity. Augustine is a very interesting person, he is a hunter (hunting wild goat and pig) and also do wood, bone and stone carvings in his spare time. We had the pleasure in meeting him.
That evening all the boats at anchor and Augustine went for a beach party. Everyone brought something to eat and drink. It was a lovely evening. Most cruisers done the walk to the waterfall, only Kittywake and us did not yet, so we decided to do it the next day. The following morning we had a great walk, but only made it halfway to the waterfall. We were eaten alive by the mosquitos. On our way back we picked up our fruit that Augustine prepared for us.
We stayed another day watching the weather for our crossing to the Tuamotus. There was not much wind so we decided to sail 25 nm south to Au Pou Island.
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