computerworks Posted January 16, 2014 Author #101 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Great news, Terry...glad to hear that! Arrived in Papeete in the wee hours of the morning... saw guests for the next leg of the cruise boarding at 7 am! We disembarked early and grabbed the ferry to Moorea for some post-cruise therapy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryd444 Posted January 16, 2014 #102 Share Posted January 16, 2014 It ain't over til it's over Ron! Carry on with the recovery....these pictures cannot be real...I think you've been drinking... Thanks for the good wishes! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted January 16, 2014 #103 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Amazing Ron! Truly gorgeous pics, thanks for taking the time to post them! Just got approval from my Doc today to go on our cruise 2/2.....like he was going to stop me. I booked it ages ago knowing I would talk him into a chemo break. Ordering snorkel set of my own tomorrow as I plan to do this for the first time - we will be in the Caribbean. Diving though must be just incredible! So many of us are enjoying your postings and doing our countdowns! Cheers - Terry Terry, masks come in all shapes and sizes as to people. Ordering without trying them on is not the best. Go to a local dive shop and they will fit you and show you options. There are many and they don't cost any more than ordering The proper fitting mask is the most important piece of gear you can get and will make or break your experience..... Don't rush into buying some discount deal or from a sports store who has no experience in diving and snorkeling. You will be glad you did !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryd444 Posted January 16, 2014 #104 Share Posted January 16, 2014 You caught me in the nick of time Hawaiidan! I just came out of REI where I saw NOTHING, and was told to order online. Did buy some great lightweight pants for touring Mayan Ruins...on sale - such a deal. Now I'm getting a chemo treatment and will go research if this town has a Dive Shop. I'm hoping so.... Thanks for the advice! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted January 16, 2014 Author #105 Share Posted January 16, 2014 What a hoot...sitting out on our deck early this a.m.... And who comes sliding thru the reef... the Marina! At anchor in Moorea for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Meer Posted January 16, 2014 #106 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Ron - have enjoyed reading your posts. We're looking forward even more to our first foray on Marina from Papeete in April. Which hotel are you staying at in Moorea - you've probably said but I can't remember :eek::D!! Brenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted January 16, 2014 #107 Share Posted January 16, 2014 You caught me in the nick of time Hawaiidan! I just came out of REI where I saw NOTHING, and was told to order online. Did buy some great lightweight pants for touring Mayan Ruins...on sale - such a deal. Now I'm getting a chemo treatment and will go research if this town has a Dive Shop. I'm hoping so.... Thanks for the advice! Terry I assume your in Seattle... plenty of shops. If not Ft Lauderdale and Miami have lots of shops and it only takes a few min to get fitted. Fins and snorkels are all pretty much the same... Masks.... I would go fo Dacor brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted January 17, 2014 Author #108 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Which hotel are you staying at in Moorea - you've probably said but I can't remember :eek::D!! Brenda, we are staying at the Hilton Lagoon Resort. We also visited the Intercontinental and Sofitel... all three are beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted January 17, 2014 Author #109 Share Posted January 17, 2014 What a hoot...sitting out on our deck early this a.m....And who comes sliding thru the reef... the Marina! At anchor in Moorea for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryd444 Posted January 17, 2014 #110 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hawaiidan, I'm in Richmond Virginia! But found a Dive shop and did as you said, so glad, got a super helpful owner who fitted me out. Bought mask and snorkel but figured I could rent fins on the beach or use tours...same for float vest if I want to relax. Very happy with my choice, spent a bit more but well worth it! Still processing his advice to use Ajax or comet with a wet paper towel to get the wax off the interior of the lenses....have you heard this before? Ron, thanks for letting us hijack the thred for a moment.... Now I want INSIDE pics of those lovely bungalows over the water....and I have always wondered....what about bathrooms? How does that work? Interested to know too..are you embedding your pics right into the thread? Or are they housed through Dropbox or some other server? This has been a great thread - Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted January 17, 2014 Author #111 Share Posted January 17, 2014 No problem, Terry. BTW, do check your tours if you snorkel... some provide everything BUT fins. The bungalows are completely normal rooms... air conditioned and full plumbing. :p ...electric and ethernet. Solar panels in the roof to help the hot water... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted January 17, 2014 #112 Share Posted January 17, 2014 No problem, Terry. BTW, do check your tours if you snorkel... some provide everything BUT fins. The bungalows are completely normal rooms... air conditioned and full plumbing. :p ...electric and ethernet. Solar panels in the roof to help the hot water... But surely you have glass panels somewhere in the floor to view the fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted January 17, 2014 Author #113 Share Posted January 17, 2014 But surely you have glass panels somewhere in the floor to view the fish! Absolutely! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryd444 Posted January 17, 2014 #114 Share Posted January 17, 2014 So nice! Thanks Ron! What a special time peeking in on your trip, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisingxpert Posted January 17, 2014 #115 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Great pictures, Ron. I went to Bali once(land vacation) and thought I'd seen the South Pacific but looking at your pics, I'm now consumed with the desire to cruise there. Like someone else said "Thanks for taking us with you" Catherine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted January 17, 2014 Author #116 Share Posted January 17, 2014 This is a truly beautiful part of the world.. breathtaking scenery and wonderful people. We are really glad we chose this itinerary. Had our farewell dinner last night... Bye-bye, beautiful Moorea. Early a.m. ferry back to Papeete. Touring the island, then camping for the day at Le Meridien...to wait for flight out at 10:50 pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKS Posted January 17, 2014 #117 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful trip with us all! Enjoy the rest of your time, and have a safe trip home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rheasue38 Posted January 17, 2014 #118 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hi! So glad you enjoyed your cruise and post-cruise! Your pictures are amazing! Have a safe trip home! We leave for San Juan on Tues. Yopu'll be happy to see our July 5th CC group is growing! Rhea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
computerworks Posted January 17, 2014 Author #119 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hi Rhea.. yes, we had a great time. one more day and it's back to the real world. I'll catch up on the roll call... I am anxious to start planning the ports for July! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Meer Posted January 17, 2014 #120 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Brenda, we are staying at the Hilton Lagoon Resort. We also visited the Intercontinental and Sofitel... all three are beautiful. Thanks - we'll be staying there in April. Now I'm doubly excited about the trip. Safe journey home. Brenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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