The Monoï route
On the road to Monoï, here's an unusual stopover that tells the story of this mythical oil. In the Vaiare valley, the roadside is home to the Ofaï Tahinu or ofaï Vainana Monoï stone. This sacred rock was used to make Monoi oil for kings and queens. The oil was prepared in a cavity dug into the top of the stone. The flesh of the dried coconut was crushed to obtain virgin coconut oil, and then...