Motoring into Cook's Bay entrance
Cook's Bay anchorage off the reefWe arrived in Cook's Bay Moorea (yes named after Cpt Cook from his visit in 1777) after a wet, squally sail, it was only 20 miles but maybe being a Friday we should have known that it may present us some challenges. You know the old sailors saying that you never leave port on a Friday! hmmmm We anchored in 12 feet of the clearest, blue water and were able to swim over our anchor to make sure it was set in the white sand. It was calm and cool, a lovely spot to be, at last. Moorea has more of those lovely dramatic volcanic mountains, the tallest being around 3900' It is truly lush and idyllic. A bit of a quiet retreat compared to Tahiti. If I was to recommend which Island to visit in French Polynesia? It would be Moorea or Bora Bora.
Today we have motored a few miles west to the next bay, Opunohu Bay. It was here 13 years ago that I had my Birthday! So this place holds very fond memories for me. I hope it also does for Billy, Linda and Geoff's Dad, who came and spent about two weeks with us. We think of all the great memories from that trip and being here makes them feel not so long ago. But boy it has got busier! There is an internet wifi spot just 400 metres from us ashore! Restaurants, tourists, lots more boats....but still when you are anchored in 10 feet of water and able to snorkel off to the reef just 50 feet away....what tourists?! We find it is like being anchored in a big swimming pool, with your own private stock of tropical fish to view! You really do feel like a millionaire.
We will stay here to celebrate my Birthday, again, before sailing overnight to Huahine about 100 nmiles to the north west.
Just got a phone call from my best friends Michelle, Ian and Brenna for my Birthday!! What a wonderful surprise! Even if it means I'm getting older :/ We may try and find a nice (not too expensive) Restaurant to celebrate both our Birthday's. That could be a toughie considering the prices over here!!!
Today we have motored a few miles west to the next bay, Opunohu Bay. It was here 13 years ago that I had my Birthday! So this place holds very fond memories for me. I hope it also does for Billy, Linda and Geoff's Dad, who came and spent about two weeks with us. We think of all the great memories from that trip and being here makes them feel not so long ago. But boy it has got busier! There is an internet wifi spot just 400 metres from us ashore! Restaurants, tourists, lots more boats....but still when you are anchored in 10 feet of water and able to snorkel off to the reef just 50 feet away....what tourists?! We find it is like being anchored in a big swimming pool, with your own private stock of tropical fish to view! You really do feel like a millionaire.
We will stay here to celebrate my Birthday, again, before sailing overnight to Huahine about 100 nmiles to the north west.
Just got a phone call from my best friends Michelle, Ian and Brenna for my Birthday!! What a wonderful surprise! Even if it means I'm getting older :/ We may try and find a nice (not too expensive) Restaurant to celebrate both our Birthday's. That could be a toughie considering the prices over here!!!
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