Arrived at Moorea

Coco Beach

After the sharks and rays we enjoyed a local bbq lunch. Nice wee dip nearby too...
Papeete

We've arrived at our final port.
Sofitel Moorea

We have a lovely over-water bungalow here for 5 nights. Awesome! Weather is a bit marginal due to the cyclone near New Caledonia...windy and a few showers. Cool having our own deck and 'pool ladder'もっと詳しく
Tahiti Tour

Ferry back to Papeete for round island tour with new Tauranga friends Jim and Lydia (met them on the cruise). Leonard our wonderful guide...
Marae Arahurahu

Ancient marae built with stones. Same purpose as nz marae ... tribal centre of activity, worship, including sacrifice (pre Christianity).
Grotto de Maara

Spooky place
Waterfall Garden Park

Rain didn't dampen the beauty here...
Lunch at TKT Panda Chinese Restaurant

Leonard's cousin owns this restaurant. Food was incredible maybe we ordered too much...?
Piece of NZ?

Not a very typical sight in Tahiti but it's really here!
Waterfall Garden 2

Another beautiful spot ... with twin waterfalls
Blowhole

A true blow hole as opposed to a water spout hole. Sounds for all the world like a dragon at full roar...just the sound of air rushing out as waves blast in at the bottom. Also a bit of blowback whereもっと詳しく
Mururoa Atoll "Experiment" Base

Nuclear testing was coordinated from here...grrr! Pics not great...Leonard didn't stop almost embarrassed by the "experiment". Hoping we weren't nuked as we were only nearby for about aもっと詳しく
Point Venus

James Cook anchored here...
Sofitel Polynesian Evening

Rather like a hangi but different. Tahitian costumes and traditional drums make it different...feast included breadfruit taro umara ...
Swimming morning Sofitel Moorea

Lazy morning too much brekkie! Snorkled from our bungalow then an hour by the pool.
Moorea Tour

Cooks Bay where Cpt Cook didn't anchor...! Known on Moorea a Pao Pao.
Te Honuiti Restaurant

Rather unique. Gourmet dining blending French and Polynesian cuisines. Delicious! Apple tart was truly sublime. Bonus is the open deck restaurant overhangs the sea where sharks and rays come right toもっと詳しく
Last Evening in Moorea

Winding down, and enjoyed a wonderful meal at the K Restaurant. Exquisite service and presentation...sand floor as it is literally "on the beach". How about that water, so clear even at night ...
Auckland International Airport

Home Again ... now to plan the next one!