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In September 2015 we spent two weeks in the miniature paradise Maupiti, which gets much fewer tourists than its neighbour Bora Bora. Highlights were the manta rays that roam the lagoon and the stunning views from the mountain.

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1/44: We entered Maupiti's infamous pass on a calm day.
2/44: Mairie (mayor's office) in Vaiea
3/44: Getting fresh veggies at the market.
4/44: Mangoes everywhere!
5/44: Mango harvest
6/44: Lemon thief
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9/44: Living on a motu
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13/44: The outer reef in the very north.
14/44: Collecting copra on the northern motu
15/44: Maupitis cute little airport has no fences, no security, ...
16/44: ... but an airy waiting/cafeteria area, ...
17/44: ... a nice beach, ...
18/44: ... and a runway of course.
19/44: The main village Vaiea
20/44: The reef looks stunning from afar, but the coral is mostly dead.
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22/44: Hiking up the cliffs together with Jaklien and Toni from s/y Jakker.
23/44: Another hike up to the highest peak (380 m).
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30/44: On a southern motu.
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33/44: Sunrise over the motu.
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35/44: Baguette delivery from our American neighbours.
36/44: Diving with Mantas!
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41/44: The bristle-thighed curlew (Numenius tahitiensis) flies all the way to Alaska for nesting.
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44/44: Leaving again in calm conditions.