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Black Pearls: Black Pearls (but watch what you pay!)
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Name of Shop: Black Pearls
What To Buy: If you have seen Pirates of the Caribbean, you may have thought that the curse of the Black Pearl was just a name right? No, in French Polynesia, some of the pearls are actually blackish in appearance. As all things are in extremely expensive in Moorea, you could end up re-mortgage your house to buy one (well OK, that is a bit of an exaggeration, especially if you buy a poor quality one), but almost everything in French Polynesia is seriously expensive. People expect you to haggle, so try your luck in several places to see what price you can get. As French Polynesia is so expensive, it may be advisable to buy the pearl unmounted, and get it mounted when you get home. I didn't actually buy one, but they are pretty to look at!
What To Pay: Probably down to your skill at haggling...
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Theme: Jewelry
Directions: Shops all over the island - in a lot of cases, even if you aren't looking, they will find you!
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None in particular: Colourful Batiks
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These colourful Batiks are sold all over the island. They are very colourful and look great blowing in the breeze. As with all things Polynesian, never pay the first price you are told, always haggle hard! This picture shows a Batik on the right that has a Paul Gauguin design on. He is a famous artist who lived in Polynesia for 4 years from 1897 to 1901 and painted a lot of 'Polynesian' art. Note:- Being English, I use the correct English spelling for colour, and not the corrupted American spelling of it ;-)
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Theme: Local Craft
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None in particular: Haggling on the Market Stalls
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Generally if you are planning to buy something in French Polynesia, it is best to haggle with a local market trader than try and buy something in a shop. Haggling is very much the word though. Never pay the original price. The other nice thing about market traders is you tend to be able to have more of a conversation with them than with a shop worker. In this case, you can see the father looking after his daughter, and you get to see a bit more of Polynesian life.
What To Buy: Carvings, necklaces hats etc
What To Pay: It will not be cheap!
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Theme: Local Craft
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hunterV Wed Jun 20, 2007 08:53 UTC
Hello, Andy! Your stories are superb and make an interesting reading! Thanks a lo! | JessH Wed Jul 12, 2006 07:33 UTC
Hello Andy. Superb tips & gorgeous photos... this place truly looks amazing! Thanks for sharing your insights - I'll be sure to check your pages again if I manage to make it there :-) Greetings from the desert / Jess | VeronicaG Mon May 15, 2006 22:02 UTC
The ruins are fascinating--I'm glad to hear some of the history has been preserved. Now, for those Polynesian dances... sounds like it would make for trim waistlines!!! | ChristinaNest Mon Apr 3, 2006 11:47 UTC
Great page, beautuful place I would love to visit. Will have to come back to read some more. Swimming with turtles must be great! Greetings |
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