Well I got my first tattoo or should I say Tattoo’s. In Polynesia tattooing is a very a very ancient custom. They use to cover their complete body with tattoos. They did it not only for ornamentation and distinction but to guard their heath and spiritual well being. Each object is comprised of a number of symbols. There is even a dictionary of Polynesian tattoo symbols and what they mean. So I went a little overboard. I got a Hammerhead shark, Manta Ray and a Humpback whale all on or by my right shoulder, chest and back. (See attachment). These were the most awesome animals I dived with. It took about 3 ½ hours to do mine. Mike and Marnie also got tattoos. Any ways that was definitely the highlight of the week.

We also did a couple of dives during the week, but nothing out of the ordinary. I also road a bike around the Island (25 miles). It was a great way to see it all. Today I even went to church. Of course the service was in Polynesian and the signing sound just like the movies with Polynesian songs. Very Nice

While in port most days just involve buying food, cooking and eating it. We also read a lot. I try to exercise every day for an hour or so. Every night we watch the sun go down (6pm) then eat dinner and either play a game, bowl with Wii or watch a movie. I am usually in bed by 8:30 reading.

We are still in Bora Bora, but we plan on leaving tomorrow for Maupihaa which is the furthest west Society Island (130 miles west of Bora Bora).

So next week I will have some new Island to report on as the adventure continues.

Love Gary