These may look like souvenirs a tourist might buy while on a trip to exotic lands, but they are far more valuable than that. They are gifts from hosts turned friends during our multiple trips to Bora Bora. As such they are treasured more than anything money could buy and symbolize why we are compelledContinue reading “Gifts from Afar”
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Ripples of the Mind
Gentle waves lapped ashore like memories rippling the mind with visions of times passed. In the distance, the Aranui 5 rests at anchor in Bora Bora’s Povaie Bay as it had nine years earlier after carrying us to the Marquesas and Tuamotu Islands. Now this view, though only two weeks old is also a memory,Continue reading “Ripples of the Mind”
Bloody Shame
We had been looking forward to dining in one of our favorite restaurants in French Polynesia, if not in the whole world. Signs filled on both sides with names of actors, singers, world leaders, and other celebrities still lined the entrance, but the interior seemed disheveled and in decay. It had the appearance of tragedyContinue reading “Bloody Shame”
Wishing Star
It hovered in the night sky peaking through a gap between cottony clouds that were illuminated by the moonlight. Never before have I spotted a star so well suited to wish upon. But I could make no more wishes, for I was in the South Pacific and my wildest dreams had already come true. #wishingstarContinue reading “Wishing Star”
Farewell Polynesian Friends
Though our trip is about to end, their celebrations honoring their Polynesian heritage will continue for three more weeks. We have watched their dances and listened to their music, and I have sung and played ukulele along with local musicians during our stay. These kind people who prefer sharing and understanding over conflict have aContinue reading “Farewell Polynesian Friends”
Fire in the Sky
Clouds and showers alternating with fleeting sunshine dampened the day until sunset. As the sun lowered towards the horizon it set the clouds ablaze in a way that made me think of the glowing lava flows that built this island eons ago. I could not help but wonder that such a hellish beginning could leadContinue reading “Fire in the Sky”
Painted Sky
The setting sun set the sky ablaze with colors to rival the foliage below. Mount Otemanu seemed to wear the clouds like a wreath as if it, like the person below, was captivated by the scene. #sunset #treehouse #otemanu #borabora
Morning
I had awakened briefly during the night to see the soft light of the Moon caressing the floor and the balcony of our bungalow. It seemed that I had barely rolled over, and then I awoke again to find that the light had become brighter. It was no longer the light of the Moon, however,Continue reading “Morning”
Bora Bora E!
Clouds dropped rain to darken the sky, but lovely turquoise and azure hues still beamed with colorful magic from the waters of the Bora Bora lagoon. In sunny weather it would be even more jaw-dropping. A ferry took us through this mesmerizing lagoon to the town of Vaitape, for there are no roads from theContinue reading “Bora Bora E!”
Tahitian Dreamin’
The nightlight’s soft glow silhouetted an ukulele under a faux palm tree alongside a photo of Bora Bora’s signature mountain, Otemano. It was time to close my eyes and gently drift away to the dreamland of “Tahiti et ses iles.” #tahiti #borabora #tahitietsesiles #ukulele
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 