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Homeward bound and some reflections on the journey
Homeward bound and some reflections on the journey Brisbane, Australia Brisbane, Australia We rise at the ungodly hour of 3.30am and pack our bags for the last time. We catch a free hotel shuttle to the airport and begin the frustrating process of clearing customs. After picking up some duty free we head into the…
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Day 2 – Auckland to Tahiti (Papeete)
Day 2 – Auckland to Tahiti (Papeete)Auckland, New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand Still raining as we wake at 8.30am with a view over the car park, but hang on its only 5.30 at home.Walked over to the airport terminal to buy something light for breakfast as we didn’t want the AUD $30 buffet breakfast at…
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Day 1 – Brisbane to Auckland (transit to Tahiti)
Day 1 – Brisbane to Auckland (transit to Tahiti)Brisbane, Australia Brisbane, Australia A balmy and humid day in Brisbane today as the family arrive to say bon-voyage. Deb booked a nice stretch limo for our trip to the airport. Despite being asked not to, the driver arrived early, he was super friendly and super talkative…
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Day 3 – Papeete to Bora Bora (St Regis Resort)
Day 3 – Papeete to Bora Bora (St Regis Resort)Papeete, French Polynesia Papeete, French Polynesia Our first day in paradise 16 degrees south of the equator and 28 degrees celcius and we have gained a day by crossing the international date line during our flight last night. An early start this morning rising at 6.00am…
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Day 4 – Bora Bora (St Regis Resort)
Day 4 – Bora Bora (St Regis Resort)Bora Bora, French Polynesia Bora Bora, French Polynesia Today we wake to pouring tropical rain and as we open the curtains, Mt Otemanu is covered in cloud. After working our way through all the leavers and taps in the bathroom we finally manage to switch on the waterfall…
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Day 6 – Bora Bora (St Regis Resort)
Day 6 – Bora Bora (St Regis Resort)Bora Bora, French Polynesia Bora Bora, French Polynesia It’s our anniversary today in Tahiti time so we have decided to celebrate by going to the Lagoon Restaurant. Suspended over water, Lagoon features breathtaking views of Mount Otemanu, while Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s menu supposedly offers the finest gastronomic experience in…
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Day 8 – Bora Bora to Tahiti (Papeete)
Day 8 – Bora Bora to Tahiti (Papeete)Bora Bora, French Polynesia Bora Bora, French Polynesia Today is the last day of our stay on this beautiful island and the sun is shining with hardly a cloud in the sky. We have been offered a late checkout today, we will be picked up from our room…