There are discoveries about places that are not in any guide books, finding out about them brings a strange sense of satisfaction, like the one you get understanding a clue during a treasure hunt. Here are 7 things we learned about Tahiti and Moorea 1. Most Polynesian women, the vahine, really walk around all day with a lovely flower tucked behind their ear, on the left to show that they are married, on the right to show that they are free. How handy for the b...

It is amazing how quick time goes by when we are doing... Not very much (it has not happened to us in years). In the morning, I walk along the beach (yes, white sand, coconut trees and turquoise sea) to get fresh baguettes and chocolate croissants, plus enough for lunch and diner. When I come back, Paul goes for his one hour of swimming in the lagoon. The only thing left to do then is the daily homework for Maxim and Callum and some planning for the rest of the j...

Time has a diiferent feel here, slow and cozy. People have always time for a long leisurly chat, ponctually is within an hour. There is time when work finishes at 3:30 for some surfing and another chat... Nobody seems to mind the traffic jams, the drivers will let you pass with a smile. Even the sunset over the Pacific takes its time, to make sure its palet of colours is truly memorable... After three days of relaxation, overlooking Maxim and Callum playing with...

Hi class and friends i'm having a ball here but the only thing that is annoying me is my home work please people that are talk to me on the weekends.

We had not realised that going from New Zealand to Tahiti also involved a bit of time travel. Leaving Christchurch on Monday morning brought us to Papetee on Sunday afternoon. Sorry, said the hotel booked for the second, we are fully booked on the first of April, and that was no April fools either. Strange feeling to fly somewhere and not to know where you will sleep the next night... New Zealand was cool and Dry, Tahiti is deliciously warm and humid. As soon as...