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Our Arrival in Moorea
Here is what we saw as we approached Moorea this morning.
Google Translation Here is what we saw as we approached Moorea this morning.
The Moorea Landscape
Striking mountain peaks set against a coastline of varying shades of blue and green.
Google Translation Striking mountain peaks set against a coastline of varying shades of blue and green.
Riding the Waves
Locals from Moorea paddle up to motor boats with their outrigger-style boats, and they ride the wake of the motor boats. It's like a sport.
Google Translation Locals from Moorea paddle up to motor boats with their outrigger-style boats, and they ride the wake of the motor boats. It's like a sport.
A Warm Welcome
We were greeted with a warm and friendly hello
Google Translation We were greeted with a warm and friendly hello
A Colorful Welcome
She seemed to be happy to see us!
Google Translation She seemed to be happy to see us!
Stunning Scenery
I don't think we have ever seen anything like this on a tropical island.
Google Translation I don't think we have ever seen anything like this on a tropical island.
Our Guide
We were accompanied by Madamoiselle Spirou, of Moorea Explorer tours. She was a very knowledgeable guide, and a fierce driver. I'm trying to work on a good caption for this photo!
Google Translation We were accompanied by Madamoiselle Spirou, of Moorea Explorer tours. She was a very knowledgeable guide, and a fierce driver. I'm trying to work on a good caption for this photo!
A View From High Above
We stopped at a place called The Belvedere, for a breathtaking view of the jungle and sea beyond.
Google Translation We stopped at a place called The Belvedere, for a breathtaking view of the jungle and sea beyond.
Stunning Views
This type of scenery is picture-postcard-perfect!
Google Translation This type of scenery is picture-postcard-perfect!
Our 4x4 Open-Air Vehicle
Our guide, Spirou, drove us around in this open-air vehicle. It was a great way to see everything.
Google Translation Our guide, Spirou, drove us around in this open-air vehicle. It was a great way to see everything.
Flowers Everywhere
Color and aromas are everywhere in Moorea
Google Translation Color and aromas are everywhere in Moorea
Pineapples Growing Everywhere
The pineapples from Moorea are among the sweetest and least-acidic pinapples in the world. We tasted them...and we agree!
Google Translation The pineapples from Moorea are among the sweetest and least-acidic pinapples in the world. We tasted them...and we agree!
Ralph and Mark with Pineapples
I love this shot of us in a Pineapple field, with the famous Mt Moua Roa (also known as Bali Hai) mountain behind us.
Google Translation I love this shot of us in a Pineapple field, with the famous Mt Moua Roa (also known as Bali Hai) mountain behind us.
Another Way to Tour
Some other people took these ATV vehicles to visit the jungle. Looks like fun, eh?
Google Translation Some other people took these ATV vehicles to visit the jungle. Looks like fun, eh?
Flowers Everywhere
Stunning, bright colors
Google Translation Stunning, bright colors
Flowers Everywhere
Moorea is a florist's dream-come-true.
Google Translation Moorea is a florist's dream-come-true.
Bird of Paradise
Just another "common" flower on Moorea!
Google Translation Just another "common" flower on Moorea!
Teeny-Weeny Colorful Flowers
These were especially colorful and vivid, yet so small.
Google Translation These were especially colorful and vivid, yet so small.
Grapefruit Too!
Check it out, GREEN grapefruit (and very sweet and delcious, too).
Google Translation Check it out, GREEN grapefruit (and very sweet and delcious, too).
Big Fat Pigs
Well, one of our hightlights was tossing avacados to these big, fat, dirty pigs. They would devour the whole avacado, pit included, in a sort-of feeding-frenzy.
Google Translation Well, one of our hightlights was tossing avacados to these big, fat, dirty pigs. They would devour the whole avacado, pit included, in a sort-of feeding-frenzy.
The Famous Peak of Mt Moua Roa
Bali Ha'i (the film South Pacific) made this mountain peak famous.
Google Translation Bali Ha'i (the film South Pacific) made this mountain peak famous.
Chinese Lantern Flowers
These natural flowers grow in clusters that resemble Chinese lanterns.
Google Translation These natural flowers grow in clusters that resemble Chinese lanterns.
Paradise - As You Expected It
We stopped at the Hilton Resort, with over-water bungalows.
Google Translation We stopped at the Hilton Resort, with over-water bungalows.
I Had To Pinch Myself
I'd seen these sorts of places in brochures, and I can certainly say that they look just like this! Amazing!
Google Translation I'd seen these sorts of places in brochures, and I can certainly say that they look just like this! Amazing!
Do I Win a Photo Award for This?
Each photo is worthy of an award. You just point your camera and click it. The result is a photo just like this one!
Google Translation Each photo is worthy of an award. You just point your camera and click it. The result is a photo just like this one!
Does it Look Like I Belong Here?
Hmmm, maybe it's time to open up the Moorea branch of Zilbert Realty Group!
Google Translation Hmmm, maybe it's time to open up the Moorea branch of Zilbert Realty Group!
Ralph Belongs Here, Too
Maybe for our next non-cruise trip, Moorea has a place just for us!
Google Translation Maybe for our next non-cruise trip, Moorea has a place just for us!
A Typical Street Shot
Here's a typical shot of what it looks like driving around the streets of Moorea.
Google Translation Here's a typical shot of what it looks like driving around the streets of Moorea.
More Flowers
Purple is so unusual, as is this flower.
Google Translation Purple is so unusual, as is this flower.
An Iconic Beautiful South Pacific Flower
This flower just says it all: you are in French Polynesia.
Google Translation This flower just says it all: you are in French Polynesia.
Time To Taste Moorea
We stopped at this place to drink fresh pinapple juice, and was it ever delicious! We also had a chance to sample jams made from the island's best fruits.
Google Translation We stopped at this place to drink fresh pinapple juice, and was it ever delicious! We also had a chance to sample jams made from the island's best fruits.
Just Say "Yes Please"
It wasn't hard to convince us to indulge with some tropical fruits!
Google Translation It wasn't hard to convince us to indulge with some tropical fruits!
Our Fruit Tasting Stop
A nice stop after a long jungle tour.
Google Translation A nice stop after a long jungle tour.
Views from Above
Just before our tour was over, we made a trek up one of the mountains.
Google Translation Just before our tour was over, we made a trek up one of the mountains.
No Words Needed
From way up high, we simply peered down to the coastline below. This is perfectly-clear water with coral reefs. From this height, the coral looks like a land mass, but it is actually under water.
Google Translation From way up high, we simply peered down to the coastline below. This is perfectly-clear water with coral reefs. From this height, the coral looks like a land mass, but it is actually under water.
There Is Nothing Else Like This
We have travelled to many places, and this vista tops everything else we have ever seen.
Google Translation We have travelled to many places, and this vista tops everything else we have ever seen.
Ralph is On Top of The World
Or...at least on the top of Moorea
Google Translation Or...at least on the top of Moorea
Sure, Why Not Show Another Photo?
We can't get enough of these views.
Google Translation We can't get enough of these views.
Striking Lagoons
This is all-natural, by the way.
Google Translation This is all-natural, by the way.
Ralph's View of the World
I think we can both agree, that today, we sampled a little bit of heaven on earth!
Google Translation I think we can both agree, that today, we sampled a little bit of heaven on earth!