Author Archives: JJS

First beach day

Posted on May 3, 2023 by JJS

Following the now established early May tradition, the season at the beach was opened today with a lunch at O’Pieds Nus in Canet en Roussillon. Followed by a very pleasant nap. The water is still too cold to my liking. … Continue reading →

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Polynesia – Conclusion

Posted on April 17, 2023 by JJS

After thoughts I am extremely glad I went, the time spent planning ahead was really worth it. Everything ran according to plan. It was also extremely well budgeted. I suppose our day to day experience in a previous working life … Continue reading →

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French Polynesia

Posted on April 16, 2023 by JJS

All posts are drafts to be completed when home 🛩️ The journey – Getting there 🐠 Day 1 – March 17th – Tahiti 🐠 Day 2 – March 18th – Tahiti 🐠 Day 3 – March 19th – Tahiti & … Continue reading →

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Polynesia – The Journey back

Posted on April 3, 2023 by JJS

Day 1 7:40 am scheduled departure. I have been up a couple of hours after a not so good night. I shall find sleep on the plane for sure. I have a feeling I might be comfortable enough for the … Continue reading →

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Polynesia- Day 17

Posted on April 2, 2023 by JJS

Flying back to Tahiti today Walking to the Motu Today is the final day, we decide to go to the beach and walk across the lagoon to one of the motu. We have been told this is possible and indeed it is. … Continue reading →

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Polynesia- Day 16

Posted on April 1, 2023 by JJS

No telephone signal, an extremely weak internet so I guess any blog updates are impossible for the next couple of days. Will try nevertheless (it took half the night to upload this photo). Some highlights for today The Maupiti Pass … Continue reading →

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Polynesia – Day 15

Posted on March 31, 2023 by JJS

Moving from Bora Bora to Maupiti today. Although the island is only 40km away and visible from our current position, we could not find direct flights available and must fly back to Raiatea and fly to Maupiti from there. The … Continue reading →

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Polynesia – Day 14

Posted on March 30, 2023 by JJS

Had a fairly good night sleep, the intense water exercises yesterday certainly had something to do with it. I have to admit that some of last night dreams included colorful fishes. Breakfast is over and it is time to relax. … Continue reading →

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Polynesia – Day 13

Posted on March 29, 2023 by JJS

First full day on Bora Bora. We have organised to be picked up early afternoon by the H2O guys who will, with their boat, show us this famous lagoon. We expect to do a lot of snorkeling and see a … Continue reading →

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Polynesia- Day 12

Posted on March 28, 2023 by JJS

Up early yet again but today is fine as we are moving on after 3 days on Raiatea Island. After breakfast the car is packed and we are off the the airport. It is a pleasant drive north on the … Continue reading →

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