Tahiti and Pearl Beach

We started and ended our cruise in Papeete. We had decided on a few days at a resort to unwind before our return. Our choice of The Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort was a good one although they did have renovations underway at the time. The room was stunning and the staff excellent.

                                                                   A quality room

                                                          The view from the room.

                                             Sunset with Moorea in the background.

They had special dinners both nights. The first night was a dance and musicians from the Marquises
Islands that are even more remote than the Tuomotos.

                                                         Rob tests French produce!

                                                           The male dancers were special!

                                       The women wore very traditional costumes.

                                                    Gail with the dance squad.

                                               Rob is taken away for a ritual sacrifice!

Wow...that was day 1! We had planned lots of activities and a trip into town but decided simply to relax at the resort.

                                                            We swam in the pool and

                                           ...rode bikes in the pool

                                        ..  in an infinity pool you can ride over the horizon.

                                             ..but we didn't forget to have lunch.

Later we had time to read and sleep and then drink wine as the sun set.

At dinner they had a different dance troupe. These were locals from Tahiti.

                                                        Rob with a few of the dancers.

We had a few great days and have now packed for our flights in the morning.
We will resume the blog in August with our trip across the North West passage.