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!!

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