Papeete, October 9
Tahiti is the largest of the 115 islands and atolls that comprise French Polynesia. Mountain peaks tower above dense rain forests, and waterfalls drop into cool rivers and streams.
Papeete means water bucket, and is likely a reference to the traditional method of gathering water from a spring.
Docking at 10am, we were off to find the post office to purchase stamps. Along the way we found some nice postcards, and after locating the post office made our purchase of stamps. Then it was back to the ship to have lunch, and get ready to meet our tour guide at 1:15p.
Our tour was great! We completely circled the island making stops at Point Venus, Arahoho blowhole, through Taravao, past the Gauguin Museum, a stop at the Mara’a Grottos, and then back to the ship. All in all we were away for right at 5 hours and it was wonderful. An absolutely delightful time was had by all, and if you ever plan on coming to Tahiti, we can highly recommend Marama Tours.
We are here overnight and leave at 5am for the short trip over to Moorea, arriving there around 8am.
There is something to be said of taste that inspire as seen through the eyes of one with a cultivated eye, unfortunately I’m not the one best able to say it but I’ll say this. You my dear have an eye for the divine.
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