Bora Bora-Paradise Found

Oceania » French Polynesia » Bora Bora
January 25th 2010

Published: February 3rd 2010

Novelist James Michener described Bora Bora as “the most beautiful island in the world”, and he used it as the model for his fictitious novel Bali Hai. The coral reef around Bora Bora encloses the stunning lagoon in the Pacific. Every shade of blue from pale aqua to a deep navy blue, arise from the varying depths. The island, with craggy Mt. Otemanu towering above, furnishes the balance of the... Read Full Entry

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Coral Reef Part 2

He shows them the difference between live and dead coral.

No-Legged Starfish

He shows them the round no-legged starfish.

Mickey and the Starfish

Mickey Fine, one of our shipmates from the previous voyage takes a closer look at the starfish.

Bloody Mary's

After Annette's glass-bottom boat trip, she walked around town for a while and then out to Bloody Mary's, a favorite place for many of the rich & famous when in Bora Bora. Their names are etched into a sign as you enter.

Inside Bloody Mary's

As one can see, it's not a black-tie type of bar and restaurant with the sand floor and high top tables.

Annette Enjoying a Bloody Mary

Of course, the bar is famous for its Bloody Marys. Photo taken by Kerry.

Annette and Kerry

Kerry is another one of our shipmates from the last voyage last year.

Bloody Mary's Voodoo

Bloody Mary's Pier

This photo was taken on Doug's return tour to the pier. Bloody Mary's had a hotel at one time but it was destroyed during a hurricane and not rebuilt.

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