Category Archives: Holidays

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 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 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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Polynesia – Day 11

Posted on March 27, 2023 by JJS

Our last day on Raiatea Woke up early at 5:30 am as a result of going to bed extremely early and before 9pm. It is of course still very much dark and I can hear the constant roar of the … Continue reading →

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Polynesia – Day 10

Posted on March 26, 2023 by JJS

Slept very well for our 1st night on Terra Firma and namely on the island of Raiatea. Up early watching the ocean from our beach bungalow before going to get some breakfast. Nice spot for breakfast Today we want to … Continue reading →

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Polynesia- Day 9

Posted on March 25, 2023 by JJS

Today is our last half day on board Early start as usual. 6:30 and everyone is on deck fighting for coffee or tea. The sea is calm and the sun is up First order of the day is the so-called … Continue reading →

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Polynesia – Day 5

Posted on March 21, 2023 by JJS

Leaving Moorea with regret Looking forward to Huahine It is a 20 minutes drive to the aérodrome. Rental car is returned. We are quite early and the first ones to check in. Boarding Quite a short flight On approach Landed … Continue reading →

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Polynesia – Day 3

Posted on March 19, 2023 by JJS

Later this afternoon we intend to catch the ferry and move across to Moorea. Hopefully I can find a WiFi connection to update my posts. We have a few hours to kill so we decide to go for a drive. … Continue reading →

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Polynesia – Day 2

Posted on March 19, 2023 by JJS

To make my friend Sem jealous, I brought my collection of exotic shirts. The island of Moorea , where we are moving to tomorrow, is in the background. Today we stayed in Papeete Bed time. Not too late.

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