Moorea

6/28/15 0800

Aloha everyone, we have been busy enjoying Moorea. Even though the foilage and the climate and the volcanic origins are the same as Hawaii, it seems so different and very,very beautiful. The peaks are heavily eroded into spires and troughs and all sorts of exotic shapes. The greens just seem greener and the blues blueer. Don't remember where I left off. I believe we were motoring over here. We arrived just before dark and anchored at the head of the bay with about 17 other boats. Lots of room and good holding, in 70 feet. A proper cocktail and then Randy cooked some chicken long rice. Next morning, we headed into shore via Club Bali Hai, arranged a car for the next day and then took a walk. Lots of beautiful black pearl shops with gorgeous settings and colors. We had a very nice lunch right on the shore. Back on the boat, a visit by a neighboring boat who will be sailing to Hawaii, and a bit of cleaning up, and then we headed back to Club Bali Hai for dinner and a very enjoyable frre Tahitian dance show. The ladies appreciative of the well designed men. Sleeping on the boat has been easy. It has been cool, with heavy dew at night. Clear and warm during the day. Yesterday, we picked up the car and had to jam five of us and Randy's luggage into a very small car. We visited the juice factory where we tasted wonderful juices and distillates, and checked out there numerous items for sail. Randy was in heaven as he wanted to bring stuff back to family, etc. We then continued our tour with a slight buzz, and visited Opunohu Bay, the Marae and the Belvedere lookout, all so photogenic. We had a most delightful lunch other side of Opunohu and continued around the island. We arrived at the ferry port and had leave Randy behind. I must admit at feeling quite sad as he has been so helpful to me in preparing and doing this adventure. He is Mr. Fixit, and always positive and cheerful, as well as a good cook. The good news is that he will be back in a few months. We did load him up with some parts to be repaired and returned.

Back on the boat, we had a very pleasant swim and a cocktail. Linda cooked a delicious spanish rice and chicken dinner and then a movie, we repeated Woody Allen's "everything you wanted to know about sex", for the ladies.

This morning we will be moving to Opunohu, hopeful with a short stop for snorkeling on the way. We we will be heading up to Huahine probably tomorrow. All for now, Aloha, David

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