| Tahiti people, June 2006The people of Tahiti are about 80% Polynesian. The remaining are equal numbers of Chinese and French. [1] | |||||||
|   Travelers must, by necessity, spend a certain amount of time waiting for planes or trains or boats. |   The anticipation is probably about the same for tourists or locals. |   Unless of course you are awaiting transport for medical reasons! | |||||
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|   Going for a walk around the island is the best way to meet the locals. |   On the Raiatea ring road ... |   ... South of Marae Taputapuatea. | |||||
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|   Late afternoon on the docks in Papeete, a break dancing DVD draws a crowd. |   
Break dancing,
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Break dancing
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