A pleasant walk, led by our friend and tour guide, Yota, took us up a wide path to these spectacular falls in the Fa’aruma’i Valley of Tahiti. The tranquil scene was graced by the flyover of several beautiful but shy, white tropicbirds with their long, thin tails trailing behind. Though we had been looking forContinue reading “Of Waterfalls and Tropicbirds”
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Back to the Beginning
Nearly two weeks ago we spent the first night of our stay in French Polynesia in Tahiti. Now we are back on the island of Tahiti after five days in Moorea and seven days in Bora Bora. It has been a fun and eventful trip, and we still have a little more exploring to doContinue reading “Back to the Beginning”
Gray Skies, Blue Water, Green Jungle
Afternoon squalls drop rain in the lagoon and the principal village of Vaitape, Bora Bora, while Sun bathes our bungalow with light, warmth, and happy memories. #borabora #vaitape, #lagoon #squall
Clearly Crystal
Try to imagine salty water as clear as a swimming pool covering tens of square miles, decorated with sand, corals, clams, and fish of all colors of the rainbow. The imagination will surely fail to even begin to grasp it all; if it could it would be unbelievable. Just a few days of swimming, snorkeling,Continue reading “Clearly Crystal”
Why Ain’t It Just a Chicken?
It walks like a rooster, clucks and crows like a rooster, but it ain’t no rooster! Really! Our infallible internet bird reference positively identifies it as a Red Jungle Fowl. Well maybe it is, but something in me just wants to cry foul over the naming of this fowl. But anyway, I may still justContinue reading “Why Ain’t It Just a Chicken?”
Moods of Otemanu
Towering Otemanu shows many moods as seen from different angles and in different lighting. Sometimes it seems bold and imposing and other times shy and retiring, shrouding its face in clouds. On this day it seemed charmed by the Sun, boldly attended by bright background clouds, barely offering us a sideways glance over its shoulder.Continue reading “Moods of Otemanu”
Busy Beach on Sunday Afternoon
Sunday afternoon is a time for locals and tourists alike to swarm to the beach where placid waters and soft sands gleam in the tropical sun. A few bathers bob in the turquoise waters of the lagoon while in the distance, breakers foam against the reef and an occasional boat can be seen sailing inContinue reading “Busy Beach on Sunday Afternoon”
Lost Boys
Lost boys in Never-never Land are right at home on the motus surrounding Bora Bora, with no Captain Hook, but lots of good food, good friends, and even a good Fairy. Life couldn’t be sweeter. #neverland #borabora
End and Beginning in Bora Bora
The Sun has set, but our stay here has just begun. We’re settled into our bungalow at Rohotu Fare, and just dined at Bloody Mary’s restaurant. I had their namesake drink, and while it was good, I don’t think anyone will ever match what I call “Karen’s World Famous Bloody Mary!”
Moorea Fare Thee Well
Afternoon clouds block sunlight from lofty summits, including the massive Mauaroa. Soon our stay on this island will come to an end, as we depart for further island adventures. Our memories of Moorea will not be shadowed nor clouded, but rather, brightened by visions of what we have seen and by the friends that weContinue reading “Moorea Fare Thee Well”
