Melissa’s Tattoo and Saying Goodbye to Fatu Hiva
Andy and I went over to Taiava’s house bright and early today for my tattoo appointment. After I picked several designs and styles in his book that I liked, he custom designed a fantastic image for me: a hibiscus flagged on both sides with Marquesan symbols on my lower back. This particular placement for a tattoo can have negative connotations in some circles, but I had to plan for future professional business attire and formal wear. In any event, my tattoo is absolutely fabulous.Â
With that, our work in Fatu Hiva was finished. We picked up the anchor and sailed the short 35 miles to Hiva Oa, bisecting the islands of Tahuata and Motane on the way.