[knotty panda]

Oh wow! You've added some pictures and text since I skimmed this this morning. Just wonderful! I feel like I there! I could almost see Blaire Blue Eyris shopping. I was surprised to see such a difference in the processing activites between the three places and I liked seeing the Tahitian Ministry facilities. What drives the local price so high? Tourism? I heard of another pearl curtain this weekend as a matter of fact. It's in some penthouse apartment overlooking Central Park, floor to ceiling windows with gauzy curtains embroidered with pearls. I'll read this again ... and again ... and again. Thank you for taking me on a little vacation to exotic pearl places with wonderful people.

[Mandy]

That was fantastic to read, Jeremy! I could tell you and the others had a fab time exploring pearls and seeing all sorts of cool things. Thanks for writing that up and posting your pictures to share

[pernula]

What a treat! Thanks for writing this up and sharing your experience and thoughts with us.

Regards,
pernula

[youngster]

Loved reading this Jeremy. I felt like I got to go along too. Pearls, planes, turquoise water, sharks, buses, dinners out, it sounds like you had a great time.

[barbie biggs]

Jeremy:
I don't know how many times I have looked at these pictures, read these words. Can't thank you enough for your big heart, sharing all this with all of us.
barbie

[Amrita]

What a wonderful article, Jeremy! Great reporting with nice pictures......I have not seen this thread before, so I am glad Barbie bumped it up after reading it and commenting on it! Thanks so much - I had a great trip with you all, though about a year late!

[judimcc6]

I had tried to get in on this trip and it was totally booked immediately! How about a trip to Indonesia, Jeremy? Keep us posted if you ever decide to do a trip of your own.

[pearlshoppe]

Wow! The pictures are great as is the diary. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and thank you for sharing it and taking the time to put it together.

[Miriam Reed]

Very interesting, Jeremy. The photos are informative, and your comments, as always, are illuminating. Hadn't seen this thread. I'd love to go see these places myself!

[laurenb]

Originally Posted by judimcc6

I had tried to get in on this trip and it was totally booked immediately! How about a trip to Indonesia, Jeremy? Keep us posted if you ever decide to do a trip of your own.

Fascinating mini-travelogue. No doubt you could lead an incredible trip if you were ever inclined to do so.