October 10 - Moorea

October 10, Moorea

Just a little more than ten miles north-west of Tahiti, Moorea is Tahiti’s little sister. Shaped like a butterfly with mountain-lined wings, the island’s steep crags cast a silhouette against the dual expanse of South Pacific sea and sky.

Atop the peaks, you will find maraes (stone temples) where the ancient rite of maohi was practiced. Views from the highlands are magnificent.

One of the best views overlooking the shoreline is from Belvedere Lookout. Rising from the Opunohu Valley it offers splendid views.

We took a half day Culture and Nature Tour. We visited most of the important natural and cultural sites on Moorea, including a stop at the University of California Berkeley’s Gump Research Station.

This is a tender port, and where the tenders dock, there really isn’t much. From there you would need to take a taxi over to Cook’s Point to do any shopping etc. The island itself is quite beautiful, and a tour around the island is well worth the money.

Tomorrow we dock at Bora Bora for two days and are snorkeling the first day and then doing a 4x4 half day tour the next. Hopefully tomorrow I will have some nice underwater pictures for your enjoyment!