Well, if anyone ever gets into Rarotonga, we look forward to hearing all about it! After we enjoyed Aitutaki so much, we were really looking forward to Rarotonga but upon our arrival the conditions were not good for tendering. We'd also learned about a special commemorative sailing of traditional Polynesian canoes using ancient navigation methods. The canoes had departed from Raiatea a few days earlier and were at Rarotonga where we could go to see them. Next time, I guess! So we continued on to Bora Bora, where we arrived last night.

The beauty of Bora Bora never disappoints. We took a taxi around the island for photo opportunities, walked through the town of Vaitape, and spent the afternoon at the ship's motu. Other than an intense afternoon downpour while we were at the motu, it was a lovely day, and best of all we are still here tomorrow. Grant will be diving with Jean Michel Cousteau in the morning, then we are planning a lagoon cruise/snorkeling trip.

Photos from Bora Bora day 1:


Colors of water in the Bora Bora lagoon


Mountain on Bora Bora


Beach view


Bora Bora overwater bungalows


Coastline as the sun sets


Beach view


Jean Michel Cousteau has been extremely gracious in talking with all passengers and allowing photos