This is a part of the world I had seldom heard or seen photos documenting. The Marquesas were named after the 16th century Spanish Viceroy of Peru, the Marquis of Canete, by navigator Alvaro de Mendana who visited them in 1595. Nuku Hiva meaning "the land of men" is a group of volcanic islands. The highest point is the peak on Mount Oave, on Ua Pou Island at 4,035 feet above sea level.
The community of Taiohae, the town we tendered into on Ua Pou Island had a cultural event for us in the most gorgeous setting - twighlit along the harbor. The performance was very engaging, complete with getting volunteers from our group, up for dance lessons.
The town itself was quite charming with tons of statues and gorgeous vistas wherever you look!
