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Pension Motu Iti

July 01, 2006
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See the full slideshow here Outside our bungalow at Pension Motu Iti. This pension is one of the very few reasonably priced options ($90 US for a garden-view room) on Moorea.  The hotel has about 6 bungalows, and an open-air dorm ($20 per person).…
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Moorea and the Dr. Michael Poole Dolphin and Whale Watching Expedition

July 01, 2006
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The next part of our trip took us back to Moorea (with an obligatory layover at Chez Myrna in Papeete again, since the flight arrives at midnight). In the morning, we took the Moorea Express boat over to Moorea from Papeete.…
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Heiva

July 01, 2006
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Javelin throwing.What saved us, and what made Papeete an interesting destination even on the weekend, was the Heiva.  This cultural celebration happens every July and was a blast.  On Saturday, we watched javelin throwing (dozens of guys in traditional dress throw javelins f
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Papeete

July 01, 2006
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The boardwalk Our two days in Papeete were unfortunately on a weekend.  There is very, very little going on in Papeete on the weekend.  Most stores are closed – in fact the whole city is closed on Sunday.  There are some very pleasant walks by the port – lot
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Chez Myrna Review

July 01, 2006
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  Chez Myrna Budget accommodations in Papeete are almost impossible to find.  We were lucky enough to reserve 3 nights at a pension which was highly recommended in the new Lonely Planet.  We paid $60 US per night – a steal in Papeete.  The room was good R
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Club Med Bora Bora

July 01, 2006
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Overview and Check In Check in was quick – just confirmation of our voucher, and we were off to our room for a well deserved shower.  The Club is small, only 150 rooms.  Most are of "Superior" class.  The difference between Superior class and Ocean vi
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Getting from Papeete to Bora Bora

July 01, 2006
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Our first stop was Club Med Bora Bora. It might seem like an unusual destination for us, given our usual choices of pensions and cheap backpacker hotels.  Well, believe it or not, Club Med is the "cheap" option on Bora Bora.  It is recommended by Lonely Planet as b
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