S/V L'ORIENT

Drop table scraps at your own risk (sharks) We stayed in Rangiroa for three weeks. As our provisions were running out, we figured out how to order food online for delivery by the weekly supply ship that keeps "Rangi's" small population from starving. Surprisingly, it worked like clockwork.......small freighter arrives at daybreak, crew brings the boxes marked "L'ORIENT" ashore, and they even used a forklift to move the boxes closer to our dinghy. As the mostly local crowd gathered, there was very little confusion on the small dock as to who ordered what......we sheepishly gathered our Bordeaux and Cabernet and made off. OK, we ordered real food as well. Easier than Whole Foods! We are now big fans and shop ONLY by freighter. Our tramp steamer delivers the goods- the once a week lifeline for Rangiroa Most days included a dive in the conveniently located pass just across from our anchorage. The current runs either in or out of the atoll at speeds of 3-4 knots