It's hard to say this, but it was just another day in Paradise! Bora Bora was the first of the High Islands meaning that the mountains formed by the volcanoes have not yet collapsed like they have on our two previous stops. We didn't have specific plans for this port but considered renting bicycles for a ride around the island, As we reached shore side, cruising friends Guy and Mattie asked that we join them on a round the island trip in the back of a Ford Ranger equipped with seats along the bed rails and a tarped roof at a cost of $35 per person. I thought for a moment and then said yes. And off we went.
Our chauffeur stopped periodically at places she knew to be scenic. But she also would stop where we wanted to as well. But the real treat was when she took us to her home and there was a morai like we saw on Easter Island. The rocks were hewn from coral and volcanic rocks. While they currently don't assign spiritual significance to the morai, they definitely have preserved it. There was also a stop at a dock built by the Americans in 1942 as part of the war effort even though there was no fighting here. We also saw a decaying bunker.
Back at the tender port area, we got some more French francs from the local cash machine and did some shopping including purchasing makings for a picnic lunch. Those makings were comprised of a baguette, some sliced meat, some Maasdam branded cheese (the irony was not lost on us, and some Coke Zeros. The total cost was just over the equivalent of $10US. We found a spot to sit in a nearby parking lot, and enjoyed our lunch. We continued shopping and at a hardware store we found some unique anti-slip shelf liner yardage with a sea motif. So we bought a meter of it for use in our motor home.
We had a late night departure but there is absolutely nothing to do in Bora Bora at night. So we came back to the ship and had our customary dinner in the LIDO before going to the 9pm story time with Kiona (not that good) and then the 9:30pm show with the Irish magician / comedienne. It was not well attended as most people were busy packing. Out of about 1,000 passengers, only 182 are continuing on for the next two week segment.
Tomorrow is a busy day with a snorkeling trip in Moorea. Stay tuned.
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