The prototype of a friendly rocker (full body tattoo and long hair) picked us up at the airport – Raphael. Finally, we arrived in the French Polynesia we had in mind: Palm trees loaded with coconuts, crystal clear turquoise water, small houses and a relaxed atmosphere. The big waterfront bungalow welcomed us with a fully equipped open kitchen, living room and a huge terrace. In the morning Raphael’s made croissants accompanied with his home made guava – star fruit marmalade. With Raphael’s scooter we explored the island and discovered a supermarket with typical French baguette. Besides the beautiful beaches with its crystal-clear water the island offers beautiful hikes and viewpoints.
The last day we booked a great kayaking trip with Patrice and Isabelle. Tours through Madagascar, the Philippines, Alaska and many other countries make them the exceptional kayak guides. Somehow they managed to navigate us next to groups of dolphins while Eva and I were fighting against strong winds and rain – yes it was raining! After we left the lagoon to the open sea, the rain stopped. Lunch was prepared at a friends place with a beautiful view over the lagoon. It included a delicious dessert and an aperitif made out of rum, brown sugar, lime and a lot of original Huahine vanilla. As most things end too fast the day ended quick and Patrice had to drop us off at the airport in the late afternoon.
View from our terrace
Best breakfast with Raphael’s home made croissants
Fully loaded trunk after a great shopping experience including French baguette
A typical street scene: local people sell freshly caught fish (here Mahi-Mahi around 10 kg; 120 CFP= 1 Euro!)
Impressions of our great kayaking trip with Patrice and Isabelle
Dolphins! Nothing else to say 🙂
Our lunch with freshly baked bread! Best we had since we left Germany.
Patrice and Isabelle (click here: Kayak Nomad Polynesia)
Exploring the island with our scooter
One of the famous over-water bungalow resorts – Sofitel Moorea – I’d rather sleep in a tent than having my neighbour sitting on his balcony directly next to me with no privacy shield what so ever!
Trekking the Three Coconuts Pass through the jungle without meeting anybody
Getting rewarded with this view after hiking for 2 hours – first picture Opunohu bay (left) and Cook bay (right), second southern coast
Way back via Route de Ananas
Busy workers on the airport – playing boules on the airfield #goodlife