1. South Pacific 2007
  2. French Polynesia

Moorea

Moorea is simply amazing. Such a short distance from Tahiti and yet completely different! The combination of scenary and wildlife we saw in our visit was fantastic.
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  • First view of Moorea in the early morning.

    First view of Moorea in the early morning.

  • Just arrived into Opunohu Bay.

    Just arrived into Opunohu Bay.

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  • Tendering starts.

    Tendering starts.

  • The first stop on our 4x4 excursion was a prominent hill overlooking Opunohu Bay.

    The first stop on our 4x4 excursion was a prominent hill overlooking Opunohu Bay.

  • Looking west along the coast.

    Looking west along the coast.

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  • Seating in the back of the 4x4 (Land Rover Defender).  They climb amazingly well.

    Seating in the back of the 4x4 (Land Rover Defender). They climb amazingly well.

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  • Belvedere Lookout (Tahitian Princess visible in the distance).

    Belvedere Lookout (Tahitian Princess visible in the distance).

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  • Ancient marae used for religious worship.  This one was reconstructed.

    Ancient marae used for religious worship. This one was reconstructed.

  • Fellow cruisers Craig and Melanie with world renowned, marine biologist Michael Poole.  He counted 45 dolphins, including a youngster, during our excursion.  http://www.drmichaelpoole.com/bio.htm

    Fellow cruisers Craig and Melanie with world renowned, marine biologist Michael Poole. He counted 45 dolphins, including a youngster, during our excursion. http://www.drmichaelpoole.com/bio.htm

  • The dolphins frequent a pass on the southwest side of the island.  Boat is headed back into the lagoon here.

    The dolphins frequent a pass on the southwest side of the island. Boat is headed back into the lagoon here.

  • Headed back through the pass to the open ocean.

    Headed back through the pass to the open ocean.

  • Markers have been placed in the lagoon to provide a navigable path for small craft.

    Markers have been placed in the lagoon to provide a navigable path for small craft.

  • Probably one of our best views of the whole trip.  From Tahitian Princess leaving Moorea.

    Probably one of our best views of the whole trip. From Tahitian Princess leaving Moorea.

  • Sunset as we crossed the few miles from Moorea to Tahiti.

    Sunset as we crossed the few miles from Moorea to Tahiti.

  • On the return from Maupiti, the plane went right over Moorea.  Whether on the water or in a plane above, the colors seem just unreal.

    On the return from Maupiti, the plane went right over Moorea. Whether on the water or in a plane above, the colors seem just unreal.

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    Sunset as we crossed the few miles from Moorea to Tahiti.
    On the return from Maupiti, the plane went right over Moorea.  Whether on the water or in a plane above, the colors seem just unreal.
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