Today we had an expedition-style day ashore on Takaroa. We strolled through the small town, met the mayor, learned about copra production and pearl farming, and even visited a shipwreck from the early 1900s. In the afternoon, we got our feet wet while enjoying some relaxing beach time.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 17 May 2023
Takaroa, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, 5/17/2023, National Geographic Orion
- Aboard the National Geographic Orion
- French Polynesia & Pacific Islands
Ancient Polynesia: Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands
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