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Tahitian Magic

September 13, 2016 No Comments
This was a special trip. In the same week of the same year, I celebrated my birthday, my wedding anniversary, and I graduated with my Doctorate in Forensic Psychology.  We had to do something amazing. Not that anyone needs a reason to go to Tahiti, but we wanted to celebrate big!

  

We took up residency on the main island of Tahiti at the Manava Resort.  It was a lovely resort with nicely decorated rooms, breakfast on an outdoor patio each morning, and an infinity pool (swim-up bar included) that allowed us to gaze out to the island of Mo’orea across the way.  There was not much around the resort so we ended up renting a car back at the airport and driving to other sites on the island.  We drove to Teahupoo, the “end of the road” where the legendary Billabong surfing tournament is held annually. We explored hidden waterfalls, black sand beaches, and even a tiny Buddhist Temple over looking the ocean. Best of all, we ate many baguettes and drank many bottles of Hinano, the local beer. 

Mo’orea is where we found the magic in Tahiti.  Stepping off of the ferry, the surroundings were immediately different.  The air was more still. It was quiet. It was perfection. If I had to do this trip over again, I would rent a house on Mo’orea in a heartbeat. We did the touristy-thing and participated in an excursion for the day. But I will tell you, it was unreal swimming with rays and sharks.  This was out in the open sea; no tanks or boundaries. Just you and the wildlife in their backyard. The crew was so fun and they cooked us an authentic Tahitian lunch while we bathed in the sun on the shore of a tiny island overrun by wild chickens.         

Every morning after breakfast, we would wander down to the resort’s lagoon. A small octopus greeted us most mornings and I would watch him in wonder.  I was fascinated by the way he would transform his shape and color before my eyes. I named him Roger.  It was then and there, I knew what my Polynesian “souvenir” would be.  What is the most unique souvenir you have ever brought home? 


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  • Suzannah September 16, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    Omg these pics are amazing! What an experience to be that close to sharks and rays! I'd love to do that!

  • A Taste for Travel September 16, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    Wow,what incredible photos! I'm headed to Mo'orea in Tahiti so now I'm extra looking forward to it

  • tamarasw September 16, 2016 at 5:14 pm

    Loved those photos — just magical. Especially the one of the outrigger against the sunset! I'm so glad you were able to celebrate your big year in a big way!

  • Betsy Wuebker September 17, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    Love this part of the world! South Pacific sunsets are incomparable.

  • ADistantMentality September 18, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    it is so magical there. I really wished we had stayed there. I dream of renting a house there with the family one day!

  • ADistantMentality September 18, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    It was unreal! Thanks for stopping by.

  • ADistantMentality September 18, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    Awe, thanks!

  • ADistantMentality September 18, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    Right? Such a magical place.

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