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- Dienstag, 23. April 2024 um 07:56
- ☀️ 13 °C
- Höhe über NN: 15 m
NeuseelandAuckland International Airport37°0’24” S 174°46’56” E
Breakfast after a delayed flight
23. April 2024 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
We got a notification late last night that our flight was delayed. We were somewhat relieved as it meant we got a bit more sleep after a long day and a late night up with Uncle Andrew and AuntyWeiterlesen
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- Dienstag, 23. April 2024 um 14:13
- ☁️ 31 °C
- Höhe über NN: 4 m
SamoaFaleolo International Airport13°49’57” S 171°59’50” W
Talofa Welcome to Samoa
23. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
We safely landed in Samoa and we're instantly hit with the heat. But not before we were almost hit with duty free alcohol flying out of the overhead storage and smashing on the floor.....
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- Dienstag, 23. April 2024 um 15:45
- ☁️ 30 °C
- Höhe über NN: 11 m
- SamoaTaumeasina Island13°49’45” S 171°44’48” W
Taumeasina Island Resort
23. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
We were greeted with ulas (flower necklaces), mint towels and a welcome drink and shown to our room.
Very fancy for us! We quickly got changed, had something to eat and drink and went for a swim.
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- Dienstag, 23. April 2024 um 20:19
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Höhe über NN: 8 m
- SamoaTaumeasina Island13°49’52” S 171°44’54” W
Dinner at Taumeasina Restaurant and Bar
23. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
After a short and sharp trivia night at the resort which we definitely did not win, we walked down the road slightly to a very low key little restaurant.
The food was delicious and we came home withWeiterlesen
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- Mittwoch, 24. April 2024 um 09:11
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Höhe über NN: 9 m
- SamoaPilot Point13°49’40” S 171°45’32” W
Ed the scooter🛵
24. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We caught a taxi to the only place on the island that hires scooters. Luckily there was 1 left!
We jumped on our trust steed Ed (named after Eds Sheeran cause it's ginger) and hit the road 🛵
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- Mittwoch, 24. April 2024 um 10:29
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Höhe über NN: 154 m
- SamoaMount To’ona13°54’57” S 171°36’59” W
Waterfall
24. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
First stop Sauniatu Waterfall... a beautiful swimming spot that we had all to ourselves. So peaceful and deliciously warm
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- Mittwoch, 24. April 2024 um 11:19
- ☀️ 30 °C
- Höhe über NN: 12 m
- SamoaLufilufi13°52’24” S 171°35’50” W
Piula Cave Pool
24. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Next stop another swim. We got slightly lost by shooting past the entrance but made it in the end. It's on the grounds of a Theology School and sits directly under the church. A nice fresh water dip.Weiterlesen
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- Mittwoch, 24. April 2024 um 12:05
- ☀️ 30 °C
- Höhe über NN: 288 m
- SamoaLe Mata Pass13°57’21” S 171°36’1” W
Lookout
24. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
We started making our way south and through the mountains. Such a beautiful part of the world!
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- Mittwoch, 24. April 2024 um 13:27
- ☀️ 30 °C
- Höhe über NN: 5 m
- SamoaLotofaga14°2’37” S 171°33’45” W
To Sua Ocean Trench
24. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
This was a must see on every recommendation about Samoa. A very cool place to swim and explore. Worth the climb down for sure! And we were finally able to buy sunscreen... Every other place we triedWeiterlesen
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- Mittwoch, 24. April 2024 um 14:20
- ☀️ 30 °C
- Höhe über NN: 28 m
- SamoaTogitogiga14°0’57” S 171°43’19” W
Togotogiga Waterfall
24. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Another swim in a stunning location. Can't get enough of the stunning swimming spots here.
A little walk and then an open reserve with the river and waterfall down a bit further. Soooo good! Sam hadWeiterlesen
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- Mittwoch, 24. April 2024 um 20:36
- 🌙 26 °C
- Höhe über NN: 8 m
- SamoaTaumeasina Island13°49’46” S 171°44’51” W
Chilled Evening
24. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
We wanted to head to the clam farm but both of us were absolutely starving and burnt to a crisp 😬 We decided to head home. Some beers (and a cheeky pina colada), some food, some swimming and someWeiterlesen
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- Donnerstag, 25. April 2024 um 10:17
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Höhe über NN: 10 m
- SamoaMulivai Stream13°50’11” S 171°46’6” W
Coffee Roasters Samoa
25. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
We got up and as I sorted the bags Sam sorted a dodgy scooter deal with Fritz. We ended up with a new scooter Seki as it's a Seki eats (uber eats equivalent) scooter so we could explore Savai'i, theWeiterlesen
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- Donnerstag, 25. April 2024 um 12:31
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Höhe über NN: 17 m
- SamoaMulifanua Harbour13°49’48” S 172°2’10” W
Ferry Terminal
25. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
After fueling up we made our way to the ferry terminal. There was no way to pre book but we're assured as we had a scooter they'd do anything to get us on. The line was long, it was hot but we made itWeiterlesen
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- Donnerstag, 25. April 2024 um 14:35
- ☀️ 30 °C
- Höhe über NN: Meereshöhe
- SamoaApolimatuai13°47’30” S 172°6’59” W
Apiloma Straight
25. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
A beautiful cruise across the Apiloma Straight. We luckily got a seat, though right in the sun we were happy to arrive on Savai'i
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- Donnerstag, 25. April 2024 um 16:52
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Höhe über NN: 20 m
- SamoaMatautu Point13°26’32” S 172°21’28” W
Le Lagoto Beach Resort
25. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
After what felt like a scooter ride that was never going to end and a couple of kids asking us to stop we arrived at Le Lagoto Beach Resort. We were welcomed to this beautiful slice of paradise! LikeWeiterlesen
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- Donnerstag, 25. April 2024 um 17:13
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Höhe über NN: 20 m
- SamoaMatautu Point13°26’32” S 172°21’28” W
Water, Sunsets and Pina Coladas! 🍹
25. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We took no time settling in and went straight into the water. We tried to hire some snorkeling gear from the only hire place on the island (straight across the road from us) but they'd closed for theWeiterlesen
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- Freitag, 26. April 2024 um 10:05
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Höhe über NN: 132 m
- SamoaAsau13°32’13” S 172°37’6” W
Hitting the Road
26. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
After much deliberation, feeling a little worse for wear after the cocktails, we had a delicious tropical breakfast and then jumped on the scooter for a ride around the island!
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- Freitag, 26. April 2024 um 11:33
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Höhe über NN: Meereshöhe
- SamoaCape Asuisui13°48’6” S 172°31’19” W
Blowholes
26. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
After what felt like a lifetime we finally arrived at our destination Alofaaga Blowholes. This was another must see when in Samoa. When the waves crash against the cliff water is pushed through holesWeiterlesen
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- Freitag, 26. April 2024 um 13:59
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Höhe über NN: 19 m
- SamoaMatautu Point13°26’36” S 172°21’31” W
Coffee, Bob Juniors and a sigh of relief
26. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
We finally made it back to our Fale and got some needed coffee and burgers and a break for our numb bums! We enjoyed the burgers (bob juniors - fish) by the beach before having a much needed rest
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- Freitag, 26. April 2024 um 14:26
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Höhe über NN: 20 m
- SamoaMatautu Point13°26’32” S 172°21’28” W
We're Fale 5 not Fale 7 Sam!!
26. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
With filthy sunglasses and a slightly delirious mind from the big drive Sam decided to head back to our Fale with a tummy full of food. Unfortunately all the fales look the same from beach side.....Weiterlesen
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- Freitag, 26. April 2024 um 16:30
- ☁️ 30 °C
- Höhe über NN: 20 m
- SamoaMatautu Point13°26’32” S 172°21’28” W
Books, Snorkeling and Sunsets
26. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
We spent the afternoon trying to get snorkeling gear from across the road but no luck. We opted for a rest reading books in the veranda before Sam had the idea of popping next door to another resortWeiterlesen
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- Freitag, 26. April 2024 um 18:55
- 🌙 29 °C
- Höhe über NN: 26 m
- SamoaMatautu Point13°26’30” S 172°21’28” W
Savaii Lagoon Resort
26. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
We were hoping to attend the cultural night and Buffett at our resort but it got cancelled so we decided to go somewhere else. We ended up at the Resort next door where we enjoyed the cocktail of theWeiterlesen
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- Freitag, 26. April 2024 um 20:09
- 🌙 28 °C
- Höhe über NN: 24 m
- SamoaMatautu Point13°26’33” S 172°21’27” W
Dinner
26. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ 🌙 28 °C
After the success of the burgers earlier in the day we decided to try the little cafe across the road for dinner. I'm glad we did. The Margherita pizza had home grown basil and the diavolo one wasWeiterlesen
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- Samstag, 27. April 2024 um 09:24
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Höhe über NN: 20 m
- SamoaMatautu Point13°26’32” S 172°21’28” W
One last breakfast in Paradise
27. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We were going to try and get up early to fit a snorkel in but both opted to stay in bed as we knew it was going to be a big day
We feasted on some eggs and fresh fruit and enjoyed a chat to the ownerWeiterlesen
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- Samstag, 27. April 2024 um 11:09
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Höhe über NN: 11 m
- SamoaTaumeasina Island13°50’5” S 171°44’39” W
Salelologa Ferry Terminal Savai'i
27. April 2024 in Samoa ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We made our way back around the island to catch the ferry back to Upolo. This was an experience we'll never forget!
We nearly came off because of some wild dogs on the road, Sam's expert driving weWeiterlesen