After arriving in Hiva-Oa we anchored in the poorly protected Taahugu Bay next to Atuona town. It is very rolly here and the wind tend to come from all directions, and as there are many yachts anchored here, it is necessary to use two anchors, which is a delicate work to set up. Fortunately a French friend from Max (Amel 54) came over with his tender and gave us a hand. Our second anchor is, I believe, about 15 kg and has 15 m chain and 100 m rope, which we set out aft.
We went into Atuona yesterday and it is very small with basically just one street. We went up to the cemetery where Paul Gaugain and Jacque Brel are both buried. Paul Gaugain lived on the island for 3 years and died in 1903. Jacque Brel lived here for four years and died in 1978.
We visited the painter's museum and the reproduction of his house. He was very unpopular in most of the places he has lived in and when he died the people burned his house, but later on realized that they could make money on him, so they rebuild it and made the museum.
New Dawn at the "Traitors Bay".
The grave of Jacque Brel.
The grave of Paul Gaugain.
Jacquel Brel arrived here in his 20 m ketch and stayed here planning to build a house on the hills, but he died from heavy smoking (40 cigarettes a day) before he could realize his dream house. He became very popular with the population.
The view from the cemetery.
These are Bread Fruits. Resembles potatoes and cooked in a similar way.
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