Hey there Stoneshifter- Glad you read them, too. No malaria in French Polynesia. Plenty of sandflies and nonos though, and dengue fever (which I dread but so far I have avoided). You can get the supply boat to Hiva Oa but it takes weeks as it circulates round the islands and is very expensive. (Everything in FP is depressingly expensive, except fruit which is free.).
You're a bit harsh on old Capt Cook. Surely no one deserves to be murdered by Hawaiians? It's an unpopular view to have, but I rather admire Cook. He was an awesome navigator and seaman.

Feeling quite alive here.
J
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