travel french polynesia raiatea and tahaa vanilla plantation
The boat ride from Raiatea north to Tahaa and a "le truck" ride across the coastal hills will bring you to this vanilla plantation.
The "plantation" itself included a stucco house, a shed, drying tables, and a large back yard with several plants.
The guide explained that vanilla was grown in many places on the island by many different people and was brought here for
processing.
TRAVEL:
October 2007 -
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Vanilla plants, Tahaa, French Polynesia, 2007.
After the vanilla beans have dried, Tahaa, French Polynesia, 2007.
Guide tells the story of vanilla cultivation, Tahaa, French Polynesia, 2007.
At a nearby tourist shop, vanilla sales are brisk, Tahaa, French Polynesia, 2007.
Local kids enjoy the games, Tahaa, French Polynesia, 2007.
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