We felt we had to make the most of the sun so breakfast and then a trip in the kayaks. We paddled out to the waves and felt the warm sun on our skin and watched the little fish swim under and around the coral. A quick dip in the pool to cool off, and then some sun on the deck. We asked for a late check out and they gave us until 2:00 without paying extra, so we took advantage of that. At 2:00 we checked out and were given shell leis. We had 2 hours before our ride to the ferry so what are you going to do.
The view around the pool - so green and tropical
How Dale spent his 2 hours
Our ride showed up with a "tiny" little car - Dale says it was 1 size larger than a smart car. Of course we had 4 large suitcases and 2 carry-ons; the drivers eyes bulged and was about to give up and call another car, but we convinced him he could put one between us in the back seat. Off we went for a 15 minute ride to the ferry. Our driver is the grandson of Albert. And you ask "Who is Albert?" Albert pretty much owns all of the businesses on the island of Moorea. He owns one of the golf courses, a hotel, transportation services (land and sea), excursions, car/bike rental and who know what else. He had 12 chidren - one for each month- and 3 wives. We don't know what happened to the first 2 or even the 3rd. We are sure he must be a most interesting man who was born and raised in Switzerland and came to Tahiti and married a Tahitian, then came to Moorea to make his fortunate. We got our ferry ticket and waited 45 minutes to board. Since it was such a lovely day, we went on the top deck to enjoy the view and weather. Marty is above enjoy our last veiw of Moorea.
The sailboats lined up in the bay.
Remember we are on the very start of our journey - it is Wednesday afternoon and we won't see a shower or bed until after mid-night on Thursday. The wind is blowing and then all of a sudden a huge wave comes to the top of the ferry and drenches Marty in salt water. So we guess we will have sticky salt water on us for awhile. We docked after half an 45 minute trip and we were greeted by a little man holding a sign that said PORT. He also gave us shell leis. We loaded up the luggage and headed to the airport. Problem is we were at the airport 6 hours before take off with our mountain of luggage and couldn't check in for 3 hours!!!
This is an international airport, physically larger than Waterloo, but even fewer people and less action... if that is possible. This is the area where we will check in - looks active doesn't it? There is also no internet to the US - couldn't buy it if we wanted to. Also, it is all open air. Since it was a lovely evening and we know what is ahead of us, we sat about 3 inches from the drop-off curb. At least we were in the airport IN PLENTY OF TME and killed some time. The only restaurant was a very limited "pick out what sandwich you want" type thing; the stores were closed until 3 hours before the flight left and so we ate and hoped we wouldn't get sick. At 9:00 PM we checked our luggage and waited another 30 minutes before we could go through security. About 11 PM Marty decided to go change out of her sticky sundress and put on some warmer clothes. She found a shower in the womens restroom with a locked door and even a bench to put her things on. That shower looked awfully good - one problem - no towel - not even paper ones. Marty travels with her pillow and thought the pillowcase could be used for a towel - better than the salty sundress. So she got a shower in the open air - no roof - and felt 100% better. At midnight we left Tahiti for LA.
An 8 1/2 hour flight brought us to LAX by 10:00 AM
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