Arrived at Moorea
8. mai 2017, Fransk Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Coco Beach
8. mai 2017, Fransk Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
After the sharks and rays we enjoyed a local bbq lunch. Nice wee dip nearby too...
Papeete
8. mai 2017, Fransk Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
We've arrived at our final port.
Sofitel Moorea
9. mai 2017, Fransk Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
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'Les mer
Tahiti Tour
10. mai 2017, Fransk Polynesia ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
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
10. mai 2017, Fransk Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Ancient marae built with stones. Same purpose as nz marae ... tribal centre of activity, worship, including sacrifice (pre Christianity).
Grotto de Maara
10. mai 2017, Fransk Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Spooky place
Waterfall Garden Park
10. mai 2017, Fransk Polynesia ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
Rain didn't dampen the beauty here...
Lunch at TKT Panda Chinese Restaurant
10. mai 2017, Fransk Polynesia ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
Leonard's cousin owns this restaurant. Food was incredible maybe we ordered too much...?
Piece of NZ?
10. mai 2017, Fransk Polynesia ⋅ 🌬 25 °C
Not a very typical sight in Tahiti but it's really here!
Waterfall Garden 2
10. mai 2017, Fransk Polynesia ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
Another beautiful spot ... with twin waterfalls
Blowhole
10. mai 2017, Fransk Polynesia ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
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 whereLes mer
Mururoa Atoll "Experiment" Base
10. mai 2017, Fransk Polynesia ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
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 aLes mer
Point Venus
10. mai 2017, Fransk Polynesia ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
James Cook anchored here...
Sofitel Polynesian Evening
10. mai 2017, Fransk Polynesia ⋅ 🌬 25 °C
Rather like a hangi but different. Tahitian costumes and traditional drums make it different...feast included breadfruit taro umara ...
Swimming morning Sofitel Moorea
11. mai 2017, Fransk Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Lazy morning too much brekkie! Snorkled from our bungalow then an hour by the pool.
Moorea Tour
11. mai 2017, Fransk Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Cooks Bay where Cpt Cook didn't anchor...! Known on Moorea a Pao Pao.
Te Honuiti Restaurant
12. mai 2017, Fransk Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
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 toLes mer
Last Evening in Moorea
13. mai 2017, Fransk Polynesia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
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
14. mai 2017, New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Home Again ... now to plan the next one!




















































































