South America Day 41: Moorea to Papeete

January 2012

Up at 730 am to make the most of our snorkling opportunity. Got two more swims in before having to checkout.

Hang out by the pool before catching the transfer back to the wharf and the ferry.

We walked back to our hotel and dropped off our bags before heading back down to the wharf for the Roulottes. This is where there are heaps of different food carts, we found one with the local raw fish and steak with blue cheese sauce and fries. It was inexpensive and fantastic. We choose one that was busy and it was a good choice.

Stay
Fare Suisse, Papeete

Eat
Les Roulottes, Papeete

Do
Snorkle, Moorea

South America Day 40: Papeete to Moorea

January 2012

Up early to pack before heading off to catch the ferry. Stopped at the supermarket to buy breakfast, lunch and some water before heading down to the wharf.

We got the Amereti 5 at 915 am and about 30 minutes later we were on Moorea.

We were picked up at the wharf and taken about 30 minutes around the Island to our accommodation. We were surprised that we were able to check in and spend the full day in our over water bungalow.

We grabbed our snorkel and got straight into the water right off our balcony. The water was warm (but good) and we were able to see heaps of tropical fish. After a quick baguette lunch we headed back in for another snorkel.

We went for about a 5 k walk to find a place that sold soda, only to find one about 300 meters away from the hotel!

We went for another snorkel before watching the sunset.

We then headed down the road for dinner. We both had the set menu, DH having the pizza and I having the local raw fish, followed by ice cream, before heading back to the hotel.

Stay
Hilton Moorea, 107 Over water Bungalow

Eat
Pension Motu Iti (left out of the hotel)

Do
Snorkel

South America Day 39: Rapa Nui to Papeete

January 2012

One more day in my childhood dream location.

Out on a snorkeling excursion at Orongo. We got in the water and snorkeled for about an hour seeing blue and white coral and tropical fish.


We headed back to town for lunch before going on a walk along the coast to the Tahai Complex. Here they have a few different Moai's, one with eyes.

We continued further along to the museum. The exhibit is small but they have booklets explaining each item in whatever language you need.

We headed back into town and ending up dipping our feet in the water and then heading to dinner and ordering the same dishes we had our first day here - ceviche and the baked crab dish.

We then headed back to the hotel for our transfer to the airport and 6 hours later arrived in Papeete, where we were picked up and headed to our hotel.

Stay
Fare Suisee, Papeete

Eat
Haka Honu, Rapa Nui

Do
Snorkeling at Orongo
Tahai Complex
   Ahu Vai Uri
   Ahu Tahai
   Ahu Ko Te Riko
Museum