Tag Archives: Bora Bora

Shadows of the Past

The setting sun cast shadows of objects in our window onto the wall and brought back memories, some recent, some distant. More recently, the enchantment of Bora Bora was captured in the photos and the shadowy silhouette of a wooden dolphin on the lower right. The carving was given to us by friends in BoraContinue reading “Shadows of the Past”

Ukulele At Home Abroad

I bought this Tahitian ukulele in Pape’ete, Tahiti, from a half-blind street vendor who played it masterfully, even thought he was left-handed and the uke is strung for a right-handed player. It came home with us, and at customs the agent wanted to see and hear it. I happily obliged, and he commented that ifContinue reading “Ukulele At Home Abroad”

Been There, Doing That Again and Again…

The 24″ X 36″ canvas print finally came, and now it is where it can be seen first thing in the morning and last thing at night. It just begins to capture the magic that keeps us going back. The saying “Been there, done that,” does not apply there, for we will never be doneContinue reading “Been There, Doing That Again and Again…”

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”