Today we took a small outrigger boat around the island of Bora Bora, stopping outside the reef to snorkel with sharks (and colorful fish), then on to two more wading and snorkeling spots (more black tipped sharks and fish of every hue and a dozen or so pettable sting rays). All the sea life is very docile, accustomed to human interaction and pretty much ignored us while swimming by. The water was fifteen different shades of aqua, crystal clear and gorgeous.
Then we headed to a private motu--island made of coral--where we had a Tahitian version of a luau. Roasted pork in a pit, grilled mahi mahi and tuna, bananas, pineapple, taro, plantains and local ceviche made with carrots and coconut milk. Also beer, wine and champagne. And our host, Patrick even did a fire dance. Wearing just a loincloth. As Susan said, "He can put his moccasins under my bed any day".
After that, it was time to return to the other side of the island and to our ship, but it was a fantastic 5 hour adventure in Bora Bora.
I don't have pictures from the day...but there are some in the waterproof camera to be added later. As a semi-substitute, this is the view of Bora Bora from our balcony.
Sharks? Gulp. This destination is on my daughter's bucket list. I can see why. Can't wait to see the underwater photos. Thanks for sharing your adventures!
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