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Warnings Or Dangers: Cautions in the lagoon
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Leave your bright jewelry at your hotel when you go swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving, as it can reflect the sun, and attract the attention of moray eels and sharks; and wear protective footgear when you're swimming in the lagoons and walking on the reef.
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Warnings Or Dangers: Nono
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On some of the islands you will encounter the "nono". This is a minuscule "no-see-um" sand fly with a nasty sting. They are most common at daybreak and late in the afternoon, when they come to chew on your ankles. You might not even know you've been bitten until hours later, when the itching starts.
Do not scratch it, however, as that will only aggrevate the pain and cause an infected sore.
The only way to keep these little buggers away is to slather yourself in oil.
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Mara_2 Mon Jul 23, 2007 11:34 UTC
I've been dreaming bout Polynesia for years, but never made it until today - but I hope to visit someday! While waiting for a dream to come true, thank you very much for sharing your experience! | Fra.da. Sun Oct 29, 2006 16:54 UTC
Your pictures about French Polinesia are really outstanding... Thanks for sharing with us!!!! Hugs from Italy, Francesca | kid-keith Wed May 31, 2006 15:09 UTC
Outstanding page and tips on French Polynesia, pleasure to read and yes i agree on those Sand Fly`s what little rascal`s they can be. | zumodemango Thu Feb 9, 2006 11:39 UTC
Fantastic place for a honeymoon or whatever!! |
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