French PolynesiaTiarahaChenal d’Afareaitu17°32’48” S 149°46’51” W February 20 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
More rays, sharks and family time 😀
What we loved about Mo'orea:
- Coral gardens with incredible snorkeling (so many different fish to see)
- Lush tropical forests on the mountains
- The localRead more
French PolynesiaFaanuiMotus Manini16°27’58” S 151°45’7” W February 21 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Just amazing! The over water bungalow is perfect 👌
Flight from Mo'orea was a bit delayed but still nice to fly from and to such a small airport and on a short flight!
Took the airport ferry fromRead more
French PolynesiaFaanuiMotus Manini16°27’58” S 151°45’7” W February 22 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Another day in paradise 🌞
Saw dolphins right outside our bungalow this morning which was so special.
Matt took the kayak to the outer islands for an explore whilst Rosie and I had a chat with MarkRead more
French PolynesiaMatiraPointe Matira16°32’26” S 151°43’50” W February 23 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
I didn't know anywhere could be this beautiful! Rosie loved driving the boat too 😃
Saw lots more sting rays. They are much smaller than the ones in Mo'orea and definitely less tamed - probablyRead more
French PolynesiaMatiraPointe Matira16°32’31” S 151°44’12” W February 24 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Spent the morning at Matira beach. Beautiful white sandy beach with huge shaded area. Very handy as Poppy had a sleep whilst Rosie and Matt went for a swim. I had a quick swim afterwards and came backRead more
French PolynesiaFaanuiMotus Manini16°27’58” S 151°45’7” W February 25 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Swim for Matt in the morning, then a kayak for Laura to the beautiful bay near ours. Quick trip to Matira beach and lunch with a sleepy and hungry Rosie at Bora Bora Yacht Club - stunning locationRead more
French PolynesiaFaanuiMotus Manini16°27’57” S 151°45’7” W February 25 in French Polynesia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Rosie loved feeding the sting rays until one bit her hand.. She was quickly back on it though and even tried her first snorkelling with them. Amazing beach and almost no one else there 😃 TheRead more
French PolynesiaFaanuiPointe Tereia16°28’25” S 151°45’44” W February 27 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Visited two lots of canons used in WWII. Tried to get out as soon as possible so we could do the walks whilst it wasn't too hot. First one was very steep but a very short walk. Nice views of the MotusRead more
French PolynesiaFaanuiTahi16°27’52” S 151°44’37” W
February 28 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Turns out there are manta rays a 5 min kayak from our bungalow! They are a lot bigger than I expected, so graceful too..
Plus lunch in Bora Bora yacht club, not many yacht clubs are built ontoRead more
French PolynesiaLeeward IslandsVaitape16°30’25” S 151°45’9” W February 29 in French Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Really sad to leave Bora Bora but looking forward to the next part of our adventure.
We'll miss:
- Our idillic overwater bungalow
- The incredible snorkeling and graceful rays
- Swimming, kayaking andRead more
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Hello Poppy!
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They obviously like the shallows. Nice video.
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Ooo. Such clear water!
Looks stunning 🤩 [Katrina Hopkins]