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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