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Dolphin, Nature, Point Venus, Polynesians, ships, Shores, Tahiti, Venus Transit
by Whitt Birnie
Historical logs, legend, myth, tale and lore have given Tahiti more than a name; Tahiti has become an idea rather than just an island. Credit the writers, artists, sailors, mutineers, producers and movie stars with building an image of what once was, and what it became. But credit the Polynesians with imagination, endurance and hospitality – against all odds, they have survived. They are deeply proud of their culture and love their country, the Fenua, like no other.
It was nearly 250 years ago that navigator James Cook sailed in, introducing the Western world to an exceptional culture. The rest, as they say, is history.
Here, with a stretch of the imagination, is how it might have appeared.
Cécile said:
Beautiful, as always.
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whitt88 said:
Now that’s Music.
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Cafe said:
SO BEAUTIFUL. I can’t imagine being able to see that every day. Must be heavenly 🙂
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whitt88 said:
Thank you kindly, Cafe. Your imagination is correct, it’s not like that every day. But when good, yes. it’s divine.
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Samsara said:
Wonderful!
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whitt88 said:
Thank you, Samsara.
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Madhu said:
Stunning images Whitt! The hype of ‘legend’ and ‘lore’ is justly deserved it seems.
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whitt88 said:
Thank you, Madhu. The recorded history is short in time, but with no shortage of opinion. Selected images of a positive nature is my best tactic here. It is tempting to add to the lore, but difficult to be original. And yes, the beauty of nature and the people can be stunning.
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onehappilyeverafter said:
I find your blog and pictures leave me wanting more. Simply beautiful!
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whitt88 said:
Hi Happily. Always a pleasure see someone who has taken control of their future. Reading about your family home and thinking of them and those who live just on the other side of your island was very moving for me. Especially liked your ‘life list’. Thanks for the compliments; I’ll try to live up to them.
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