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September 20, 2004
Simple Pleasures on Taha'a
Located on the Motu Tautau, the Le Taha'a Resort offered a wide range of activities and inactivities. Everything from discovering new flora to kayak trips around the motu provided simple pleasures that filled our last days in French Polynesia....by Annie and Gordon at 12:19 AM | topic: Honeymoon , Travels | comments (3)
September 19, 2004
The Coral Garden of Taha'a
Hidden under the peaceful lagoon waters of Taha'a is a coral garden, a vibrant community of fish, coral, anemone, and other sea creatures. We had fun swimming with the many different types of colorful fish as well as navigating through...by Annie and Gordon at 07:11 PM | topic: Honeymoon , Travels | comments (0)
September 18, 2004
Excursions on the Island of Taha'a
The island of Taha'a is simple and lush. The mountains, which includes the highest peak in French Polynesia, are covered in green vegitation. It is home to vanilla farms, coconut farms, taro fields and pearls farms, which looked like tree-houses...by Annie and Gordon at 10:38 PM | topic: Honeymoon , Travels | comments (0)
September 17, 2004
Le Taha'a Resort
The Pearl at Taha'a is the definition of simple elegance. Where as the Le Meridien is style and flash, the Pearl is simply "luxury". The setting, the view, the spacious rooms and the posh but subtle details of the resort...by Annie and Gordon at 09:53 PM | topic: Honeymoon , Travels | comments (0)
September 16, 2004
In Transit to Taha'a
Taha'a, known as the Vanilla Island for their production of vanilla, shares a lagoon with the island of Raiatea. In transit to Taha'a, we first landed in Raiatea Airport and then took a boat transfer to our resort. Along the...by Annie and Gordon at 02:41 PM | topic: Honeymoon , Travels | comments (0)
September 15, 2004
Sharks! Rays! Eel, and Fish Galore!!! - A Day Trip into the Bora Bora Lagoon
Sharks, deadly predators of the deep, swam like happy puppies around us. Happy to see their next meal delivered to them on a nice big outrigger boat. The stealthy and mysterous sting rays flocked to us as the squid incentives...by Annie and Gordon at 11:50 PM | topic: Honeymoon , Travels | comments (0)
September 14, 2004
Turtles of Bora Bora
The turtles of the Le Meridien private lagoon are genial, charismatic and just too cute. We had a blast swiming with them, floating with them and surfing with them. Oh, there were lots of colorful fish there too....There are two types of turtles native to French Polynesia, the Green Turtle and the Overlapped Turtle - both of which are in danger of extinction. In an effort to increase their population, and together with the Ministry and the Delegation of the Environment, the Le Meridien set up a one-of-a-kind nursery dedicated to the protection of these docile creatures. Every year, baby turtles and injured turtles are brought to this center for care and treatment and are released back into the ocean once they are grown and healthy. Most turtles in this turtle sanctuary are Green Turtles. They are named Green Turtles, not because they are green, but because their fat is green. There is only one Overlapped Turtle in the nursery at this time.
by Annie and Gordon at 12:14 AM | topic: Honeymoon , Travels | comments (1)
September 13, 2004
Bora Bora and Our Day Trip to the Main Island
Armed with yet another map and an even smaller rental car, we circled the main island of Bora Bora in a Mini Cabriolet....by Annie and Gordon at 01:53 AM | topic: Honeymoon , Travels | comments (0)
September 12, 2004
The Le Meridien Bora Bora Resort
Bora Bora is a different kind of paradise. Where as Tikehau is secluded motus and tranquil isolation, Bora Bora is cultured beauty and stylish luxury. We stayed at the Le Meridien Resort currently the only hotel on the eastern motus...by Annie and Gordon at 02:12 AM | topic: Honeymoon , Travels | comments (0)
September 11, 2004
Tikehau Village
Tikehau village is a place where the inhabitants greet you warmly with Bon Jour where ever you go and happy chicken families run free amongst the garden like surroundings. Two streets form the heart of this rustic sea side village....by Annie and Gordon at 12:47 AM | topic: Honeymoon , Travels | comments (0)
September 10, 2004
A Visit to Bird Island in Tikehau's Lagoon
A bird's paradise amongst crystal blue waters. A santuary for nesting sea birds, large land crabs, and a lush under water haven for coral and exotic fish....by Annie and Gordon at 02:03 PM | topic: Honeymoon , Travels | comments (0)
September 09, 2004
In Seach of Our Own Private Motu on Tikehau
Our envisioned imageries of endless water and desserted islands were realized this afternoon when we took the kayak out to sea; free to wonder anywhere we pleased in Tikehau's vast lagoon. Endless stretches of unspoiled pink coral-sand beaches beackoned our...by Annie and Gordon at 12:05 AM | topic: Honeymoon , Travels | comments (1)
September 08, 2004
Tikehau Underwater World
Steps away from our beach bungalow is an underwater world full of life....by Annie and Gordon at 05:32 PM | topic: Honeymoon , Travels | comments (0)
September 07, 2004
Tikehau
Endless blue punctuated by stretches of lonely pink sand. That is Tikehau, an atoll in the Tuamotu island chain, where the people are unspoiled and the nature is idyllic. By the way, the first picture is of the Tikehau airport....by Annie and Gordon at 10:54 PM | topic: Honeymoon , Travels | comments (0)
September 06, 2004
6 Hours Drive Around Tahiti Nui & Tahiti Iti
4:30 in the morning, fresh off of our redeye flight into French Polynesia, we set forth on our first adventure on Tahitian soil. We had 10 hours before our connecting flight to Tikehau, located in the Tuamotu Archipelago. Armed with...by Annie and Gordon at 10:32 PM | topic: Honeymoon , Travels | comments (0)
September 04, 2004
USC Reunion
Hanging out with Annie's fellow Trojans at Maggiano's in Coasta Mesa. In attendance along with Annie and Gordon are Sarah and Frank and their daughter Jessica, and Bobby. Good to see you all! Emily and Jason were unable to meet...by Annie and Gordon at 07:41 PM | topic: Friends | comments (0)
September 02, 2004
Annie's Birthday | LA CA
Fun with the whole family. Happy!! Happy!! Happy Birthday to Annie!!! A birthday filled with family, prime rib, a strawberry-mango birthday cake, and a special moment reading bedtime stories to her favorite niece, Elizabeth - Annie is happy as can...by Annie and Gordon at 07:01 PM | topic: Annie & Gordon , Birthdays , Family | comments (0)
