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Show Notes: Tahiti

 

In this episode: FAQ is Why do I pay a duty on goods that I purchase? Can you explain that to me? The destination is Tahiti

The lesson learned is broken fingernails.

and the tip is watch out for snakes.

 

FAQ: You pay a tax or a duty on goods you purchase when you bring them into a different country. You can purchase some goods “duty-free” in airports if you follow the rules. But otherwise, you need to inform and pay taxes if you purchase anything substantial.

 

Today’s Independent Destination- Tahiti

 

Tahiti is a safe place for tourists. There are only a couple of dangers to watch out for: pickpockets in capital city, Pape'ete and moray eels in the coral reefs on scuba dives. Most visitors soon discover that Tahiti is warm and welcoming to foreigners.

Papeete is the capital city of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of the French Republic in the Pacific Ocean, a group of islands in the South Pacific. Beside the port, busy Nearby, the large Marché de Papeete (market) sells local produce, fish, and handicrafts. I was there nearly every day of my trip. The Robert Wan Pearl Museum focuses on the local pearl industry and sells jewelry.

 

https://tahititourisme.com/en-us/covid-19/

 

It's hard not to fall in love with islands like Morea and Bora Bora. The coral reef that serves as a backdrop to the island's lagoon earned Bora Bora the nickname "Pearl of the Pacific". I spent one day snorkeling and talking to people from all over the globe and learning about their culture on Moorea. I slept under the stars and then got drenched when it rained. That was exciting.

 

https://us.france.fr/en/tahiti-french-polynesia/list/tahiti-french-polynesia-what-to-do-what-to-see

https://www.borabora.com/information/safety

 

Tahiti is famous for its black-sand beaches and for inventing surfing. The sand gets its dark hue from lava, and the contrast in colors is spectacular at sunset.  Riding the open-air busses all over town and drinking from coconuts daily make for good lessons in culture in French Polynesia.

 

Today’s Lesson Learned- Heal my dry skin

I suffer from dry skin, it’s seasonal. Some have it year-round. I use creams and lip balm to keep my skin moist. If you have had any kind of rash or skin irritation, you may have an allergy. If your skin seems to be dry a lot, be sure to do what I do, keep drinking a lot of water and apply a sealant like Aquaphor or Be Well branded body balm to your dry skin to make them feel supple and soft.

 

Today’s Travel Advice-Limit your fine Jewelry

I take a very limited amount of jewelry with me when I travel. First, I don’t want to lose it, and I don’t want to seem like a candidate to rob. If you are wearing diamonds, or other precious jewels, you may seem very rich to others. It may be best to leave that bauble home and find some new costume jewelry to wear in your new destination.

 

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