Rairua, Austral Islands

 Pacific Ocean-Austral Islands-Raivavae-Rairua This is a local purchased Postcard . The Post office itself had not cards. This was from one of the few shops on the islands. I always notice how close the clouds are nearer to you when you are in the tropics . 

This postmark has a clear mark showing the village of Rairua where the only Post office is on the island of Raivavae. 

Tubuai - Austral Islands

Pacific Ocean-Austral Islands-Tubuai-Mataura  This is the main island in the group for administration. Unlike Raivavae there is a couple of restaurants here. Again some lovely scenery and is very quite tourist wise. 

The Post office here was much busier then the other island. I had very little time to spend in the Post office as my flight time changed to an earlier time and I only had about 10 minutes time. 

Raivavae - Austal Islands

 

Pacific Ocean -Austral Islands -Raivavae At long last . I had this trip booked in March 2020 , but with covid it got cancelled at the last minute. These islands are sub tropical as they are on the Tropic of Capricon. Raivavae was my first stop en route from Paris , French Polynesia Tahiti and then a few hours flight down here. Not many visitors as only local accommodation . Was here for 3 days and enjoyed it very much. PS unfortunately this postcard is not showing the island of Raivavae 

Always love the clear postmarks of the French Territories. A small but very nice Post office awaited me. A good selection of stamps. No postcards for sale.