Maria Eutokia Toaputeitou was Queen consort of the island of Mangareva, and other Gambier Islands including Akamaru, Aukena, Taravai and Temoe. She served as regent for her son in his minority in 1857
The ruins of Rouru Convent, where Queen Maria Eutokia retired to in later life as a novice
Aukena is the 5th largest of the Gambier Islands in French Polynesia. Aukena is located about halfway between Mangareva and Akamaru, or about 5 km southeast of Mangareva, which is the largest island o
View of Aukena from Mangareva
Watchtower. Background: Mangareva Island
Watchtower. Background: Mt. Duff
Ruins of Re'e Seminary College, the first college of French Polynesia