Breakfast completed, we disembarked the ship, arranged a two hour tour of the West side of the Island with a lady who billed herself as "home grown". She was delightful, knowledgable and effective in her presentation, spoke good English and gave us good background on life in Tahiti.
We visited a site overlooking the coast where several memorials dating back to the early days of Tahiti's discovery by explorers has been erected, then on to the blowhole and ended our scenic drive at an awesome waterfall. We returned to the ship and after lunch Ken and Don departed for the other marina via public transportation where they got to know the natives who assisted them in finding their way. In spite of a language barrier. Once at the marina, they visited the dock, talked with visiting cruisers and shared stories at the yacht club. Both Ken and Don returned to the ship satisfied with their adventures and their brief stint as visiting celebrities.
While the menfolk cavorted with the yachting crowd, Linda and I tried shopping t the marketplace but our efforts went largely uncommitted. Finally, we gave up, returned to the ship and enjoyed solace on the verandah.
The day was capped off with entertainment aboard ship by local dancers that was superb.
Our next stop is Moorea, a mere three hour sail from Papeete.
