Arrived at Moorea
8 maj 2017, Franska Polynesien ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Coco Beach
8 maj 2017, Franska Polynesien ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
After the sharks and rays we enjoyed a local bbq lunch. Nice wee dip nearby too...
Papeete
8 maj 2017, Franska Polynesien ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
We've arrived at our final port.
Sofitel Moorea
9 maj 2017, Franska Polynesien ⋅ ⛅ 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'Läs mer
Ross SmithYou can alway read good book if the weather isn't kind. Looks as though the BOP is going to get the remnants of Cyclone Donna.
Richard n Sheila TravelsFound a spot out of the wind today...even in the wind it's warm, it just turns the pages faster than I can read!
Richard n Sheila Travels
Incredibly picturesque place. We stayed in one of those bungalows out over the water.
Tahiti Tour
10 maj 2017, Franska Polynesien ⋅ 🌬 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 maj 2017, Franska Polynesien ⋅ ⛅ 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 maj 2017, Franska Polynesien ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Spooky place
Waterfall Garden Park
10 maj 2017, Franska Polynesien ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
Rain didn't dampen the beauty here...
Lunch at TKT Panda Chinese Restaurant
10 maj 2017, Franska Polynesien ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
Leonard's cousin owns this restaurant. Food was incredible maybe we ordered too much...?
Piece of NZ?
10 maj 2017, Franska Polynesien ⋅ 🌬 25 °C
Not a very typical sight in Tahiti but it's really here!
Waterfall Garden 2
10 maj 2017, Franska Polynesien ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
Another beautiful spot ... with twin waterfalls
Blowhole
10 maj 2017, Franska Polynesien ⋅ 🌬 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 whereLäs mer
Mururoa Atoll "Experiment" Base
10 maj 2017, Franska Polynesien ⋅ 🌬 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 aLäs mer
Point Venus
10 maj 2017, Franska Polynesien ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
James Cook anchored here...
Sofitel Polynesian Evening
10 maj 2017, Franska Polynesien ⋅ 🌬 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 maj 2017, Franska Polynesien ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Lazy morning too much brekkie! Snorkled from our bungalow then an hour by the pool.
Moorea Tour
11 maj 2017, Franska Polynesien ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Cooks Bay where Cpt Cook didn't anchor...! Known on Moorea a Pao Pao.
Te Honuiti Restaurant
12 maj 2017, Franska Polynesien ⋅ ⛅ 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 toLäs mer
Last Evening in Moorea
13 maj 2017, Franska Polynesien ⋅ ⛅ 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 ...
Richard n Sheila Travels
Amazing clear water even after the sun has set. Too picturesque for words!
Richard n Sheila Travels
That's the posh restaurant...sand floor and all! Amazing food and sublime service!
Auckland International Airport
14 maj 2017, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Home Again ... now to plan the next one!
