Bora Bora
Nowornot Web Diary
Robert (Bob) Parry and Ann Parry
Wed 21 Sep 2011 22:45
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We had a windy ride to Bora Bora from Tahaa. After
entering the pass, we crossed the lagoon and headed towards Vaitape, the main
town. We picked up a free mooring a short distance from the town centre. It took
a couple of goes with the wind gusting 20-25kn but we were soon settled
comfortably. It has been windy most of the time we have been here.
Bora Bora is touted as the Pearl of the
Pacific. We don't really think that it is any more spectacular than the other
Society Islands. Having said that, it looks superb in aerial photographs. It has
many motus (coral islands) around the outer edge of the lagoon and there are
exclusive resorts on these where the rich and famous can stay, away from the
gaze of us lesser mortals.
 Bora Bora from well outside the
lagoon.
 Distinctive profile.
 Watchdog in Vaitape harbour.
 Boats are hauled out of the water by hand, using
the large wheels. Most small boats are kept in this way throughout French
Polynesia.
   "Nowornot" on her mooring.
 Another view of the main island.
 Point near "Bloody Mary's" restaurant.
 Bob, Joel and Christine from "Balena" and Ding
(Graeme) from "Chiquita".
 View from the front of "Bloody
Mary's".
  We sampled their excellent burgers for
lunch.
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