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Huahine
Visible from Raiatea, Tahaa and
Bora Bora, Huahine is situated 110 miles (35 minutes by air)
northwest of Tahiti in the Leeward Society islands.
Comprising two main islands, Huahine Nui (big) and Huahine
Iti (little) which are joined by a narrow isthmus. Both are
enclosed within a necklace of coral. The lagoon, bordered by
white sand beaches, is rich with sealife and off-shore motu islets
which lie within the barrier reef and provide gardens for
Huahine's watermelon and cantaloupe industry.
A 20-mile, non-paved road winds its
way around the two islands, through small villages where
the inhabitants live in modest but colourful homes. The
principal village of Fare, on the northwest coast, slumbers
under the shade of almond and acacia trees but awakens for
frequent arrivals of the inter-island ferries from Papeete.
Truckloads of bananas and melons are brought onto the quay for
market day. People from all over the island mingle with
arriving passengers and curious tourists. Then the ships
blast their last farewell and the villagers head home
and life on this peaceful island resumes its normal pace.