Moorea

Hi everyone,

Following the Tahiti to Moorea Sailing Rendezvous we motored the 6nm E to Cook's Bay,   We've spent three nights here with OCC sv Nimue.  Two days were spent explored ashore with them.

Zen Again in Cook's Bay

Entering Cook's Bay

On day one we went ashore to the dinghy dock at the S end of the bay.  From there we walked along the W side of the bay.  Eventually we reached the Rotui Fruit Juice factory and did a free tour.  Its products includes plain fruit juices, alcoholic fruit cocktails and rum.  Very interesting tour, particularly for anyone interested in automation and industrial processing.

Dinghy Dock at S end of bay

In the Rotui Juice Factory

Distilling Rum

Packing Juice

Aging the rum

Tasting the products

After the factory tour we found a road-side cafe serving Thai-style food.  Very nice.  Before returning to the boats we visited the local supermarket which is surprisingly good.  French Poly supermarkets have a tardis-like quality.

On day two we went ashore at the cruise ship terminal dinghy dock.  It's very close to the Cook's Bay Resort where we had a very nice coffee.  From there we walked N around the coast to the town.  We finally found an ATM for a hopefully final top-up of our XPF francs.  We found a very good supermarket which stocked eggs (many don't) then headed to the Moorea Beach Cafe for a very nice pizza lunch.

Cruise ship dock in background with dinghy dock

Le Cook restaurant

Lunch at Moorea Beach Cafe

This morning we rewatered Zen Again by dinghy from the potable water taps ashore beside the beached pirogues.  That took two dinghy trips and on each occasion separate local guys insisted on helping carry the water jerries and load them in the dinghy.  Such friendly folks here.

We're now ready to move on to Huanine, Raiatea and Bora Bora.  They're an overnight sail away and we expect to depart this afternoon.

Dinking in towards the water station

Rewatering

Trust all's well where you are!