So as a last hurrah for the class, after Tetiaroa of course, we went to Tahiti for the day, Nov 11. We woke up bright and early and packed into the trucks. We hadn't done the whole gang like this since the first week we were here, so it was a very surreal feeling. We all know each other now and are kinda like a little family. We drove over to the Ferry terminal and got on board. The ferry, well the express ferry, takes about half an hour from Mo'orea to Papeete, Tahiti. We laughed and slept and enjoyed the company of a super tourist...it was awesome.
We got off the ferry and into the trucks again and started our drive around Tahiti Nui. We went up the sides of beautiful cindercones and old volcanic hill sides. We stopped at point Venus, where Darwin once stood, and the transect of Venus was measured, well one of the many spots. We stood on a beautiful lookout and just had fun. We then went to a place called the blow hole. It is a geologic formation that causes water to shoot out like a blowhole on the coast and across the road causes a HUGE gust of air, knocked many of us off of our feet. That was not the smartest as it is located on a blind curve on a busy road.
From there we hiked up to an amazing waterfall.
It really is absolutely stunning. True to form we all jumped in and some attempted rock climbing and we just enjoyed ourselves. We then took class pictures (minus caitie)
us looking kinda normal...
By far the usual.
From there we continued around the island and went to a stunning black sand beach for lunch and swimming. I, true to form, spent most of the time swimming. The sand was soooo incredibly soft. The waves were awesome...we were definitely doing some body surfing. The surfing crew showed us how its done and I think most of us managed to ride a wave in this newly discovered professional manner. The we went and saw some caverns, which I guess other classes get to swim in but they were closed. We then drove around and saw Tahiti Iti although we did not go onto it. The road doesn't go all the way around, but there is an amazing surfing spot there at the end of the road. Our last stop was at the cultural museam. It was really interesting to see the history of French Polynesia. I love the country and hope to return.
We got to the Ferry terminal half an hour early and true to form found a good brewery and drank three pitchers in 30 minutes and then boarded the ferry. The sun was setting as we were crossing. Albert snapped a nice picture of me watching the sunset...
We got to the Ferry terminal half an hour early and true to form found a good brewery and drank three pitchers in 30 minutes and then boarded the ferry. The sun was setting as we were crossing. Albert snapped a nice picture of me watching the sunset...
And then it was back to home away from home, the good ol' gump station.
Sorry this was so rushed, but I wanted to make sure I wrote something. Yoko is currently napping and we are in Cape Tribulation. Exploring time for me!!!
love you all,
bri.
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