Day 33 Ile De Pins, New Caledonia

Today we arrived at our anchorage at Ile De Pins, New Caledonia around 0700. I took one of the first tenders ashore to basically walk around, take some quick photos and get back to the ship. The weather at that point looked pretty dismal. It was my lucky day…. As we tendered ashore the sun popped out, which made for a nice visit. Some of the beaches here are just breathtaking…. The sand is white powder and the water crystal clear…. It was perfect getting here first and having the place to ourselves before the crowds arrived later in the morning and early afternoon. The snorkeling here is pretty good as well. There are plenty of fish around, even the dreaded land shark which I caught a photo of….. It was my first visit here but hopefully not my last. If you are looking for a good beach stop, Ile De Pins, New Caledonia is just the ticket….