Papeete, Tahiti 1 - The First Step It is said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with but a single step. While this is mostly true (there are travelers in wheel chairs after all) how often do you ever think as you are leaving out your front door on a trip “This is… Continue reading Tahiti – Mo’orea 2018
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1 – Tahiti
Papeete, Tahiti 1 - The First Step It is said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with but a single step. While this is mostly true (there are travelers in wheel chairs after all) how often do you ever think as you are leaving out your front door on a trip “This is… Continue reading 1 – Tahiti
2 – Papeete
Some good grafatti Ok arrived at 5am. Went through immigration and the long line. Got the pack right away and headed to customs for inspection. The first of which was one for fruits and meats. Having seen signs for inspection of fruits, and meats, thought it prudent to render unto the customs dude my summer… Continue reading 2 – Papeete
3 – Fataua Valley
Grotto at the top of the falls Up early to get to the city hall for the hiking permit to hike the Fautaua valley trial to the majestic waterfall and the three pools. As I was leaving a guy named Matteau who worked at the hostel said “ oh... that trail is closed... a girl… Continue reading 3 – Fataua Valley
4 – Tahiti 4WD Interior Tour
Tahiti Sunset Up early had the just OK hostel free breakfast of bread, butter coffee and many jams ...and peanut butter. Smooth, not crunchy, but oh well...better than nothing and great for that extra needed sandwich mid hike. Walked a bit to the Tahiti Nui hotel where I was to be picked up. Classy joint.… Continue reading 4 – Tahiti 4WD Interior Tour
5 – Mo’orea
Looks like Paradise... Moorea It was perhaps the loudest hostel I have ever stayed in. That includes “Party Hostels” with the dj music cranked up and the band playing on. This was of an entirely different nature. To start with, the Pension Motu Iti was located alongside the highway. To be fair, most places are… Continue reading 5 – Mo’orea