December 29, 2025

We have 3 days on this lovely island of Moorea. Day 1 we just went to the beach for the afternoon and this Piggy Momma held court! She was eating baguettes and then needed to cool down in water. Walked right through sunbathers, across their blanket and then plopped right down unfazed.

Day 1, we just went to the beach at the Parc public de Tahiamanu  at the  for the afternoon and this Piggy Momma held court! She was eating baguettes at one end of the beach and then needed to cool down in water. She walked right through sunbathers, across their blanket and then plopped right down at the water's edge unfazed.


Two items in the taste category - whenever I go in a new grocery store I check out their drink selections because I get so bored with water and unsweetened ice tea - my 2 staples in life. I have been noticing this Fanta flavor called Raisin and thought I would give it a try because there Pineapple one was so yummy. I asked the clerk at checkout if he had tried and he said "oh it's a classic been around for years" turns out it is grape soda! I gave it to Aliona ( the 16 year old teenager on my floor) to enjoy !! In contrast, our chef hit a home run for dinner tonight with fresh tuna steaks on the grill and Poke salad bowls! So good!!

By Patricia Patrick December 28, 2025
RAIATEA, FRENCH POLYNESIA was our Port for Christmas & Boxing Days. Our ship pulled right into the town center. We love these kind of Ports, where we can walk right off into the center of things. I have to admit I only went out on my balcony on the 25th, as we were quite busy and it was a bit rainy. But I went for a nice walk through the town center and outlying area today.
By Patricia Patrick December 28, 2025
Christmas Eve we explored this magical place underwater. It was a little drizzly in the morning, so we only had the Plouard Family from Normandy, France to share our Viator snorkeling excursion. We saw so much wild life - it was a fabulous day! We saw Manta Ray Momma, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Stingray, Spotted Eagle Rays, Long Nose Emperor Fish and so many more!
By Patricia Patrick December 27, 2025
I have wanted to come to Bora Bora since I first heard about it in my 20's and when I swore it was calling my name in my 30's!! It did not disappoint, one of the most gorgeous lagoons I have seen to date.