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Paw Paw - Log Day 117: Doing the Touristy Thing



Today was another day of doing the Touristy thing. After arranging a car and with a picnic lunch prepared by Elaine, Olga and Denis picked us up at the marina for our tour of the island.

We started off driving clockwise around Tahiti Nui, the larger portion of the island. Our first stop was the lookout point at Tahara'a, then onto Matavai Bay where Samuel Wallis set foot upon Polynesian shores in 1767, followed by Venus Point, with the only lighthouse on Tahiti, built in 1867 by Robert Louis Stevensons' father. When we got to the Araahoaho Blowhole, which powerfully pushes air out and sprays seawater reminiscent of a geyser, we decided it was the perfect spot for our picnic lunch.

With tummies full, we headed to the east coast, passing Bougainville's Anchorage where two French ships under the command of Louis Antoine de Bougainville anchored in 1768. Our drive onto Tahiti Iti, the smaller portion of the island took us to the Taravo o Plateau. Other stops included the charming village of Teahupo'a, internationally known for one of the best surfing waves in the world, where only the most brave and experienced surfers dare to take on the challenge of the powerful tubes. A stop in Vaira'o at the pristine Maui Beach and Restaurant where we enjoyed an afternoon coffee, wrapped up our excursions fire the day.

With daylight fading and dinner time approaching we decided that a "light" dinner from one of Les Roulettes (Street Vendors) was the order of the day and where we enjoyed a delicious inexpensive meal - Tuna Kebabs with Salad and Chips for Elaine and Olga, Tuna Burger and Chips for Denis, Steak, Chips and Salad for Roy - Absolutely amazing what came out of that tiny kitchen. Toss in a bottle of wine which Denis retrived from their hotel room and another great day with friends was perfectly topped off!

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