Every time I write of Tahiti, I find myself with the stereotype - Tahiti, Mon Amour. But Tahiti is my love. A place that I went longer than I can count. A place to which you return again and again.
We had landed at the airport in Tahiti Faaa two in the morning. The air was hot and heavy with the scent of tropical flowers and fruit. Vahine of tone, had put garlands around their necks. The bus took us from the airport to the capital Papeete.There was a full moon.
Under Amour
On the right side was the dark mass of Tahiti. On the left side, the sea - a silver in the moonlight. In the midst of the sea, the high black mass, the island of Moorea. Along the walls were the operators at the island port and yachts at anchor. Next were the flickering lights of Papeete. The Australian lady behind me tapped me on the shoulder and said, "Excuse me if this is the Parramatta Road in Homebush this would be?"
Fortunately, the majority of travelersRomantic Tahiti have a little 'more in their soul. I am one with Maurice Baring, who wrote:. 'S "Tahiti, the whole thing, the real thing, the thing has dreamed all his life, the thing that Stevenson was ever made in Europe for all the narrators, and all poets from Homer downwards, still the existence of some "lucky" islands so full of magic and charm that has turned men away from his duty, and all activities were presented and considered him ready ...captured. "
Tahiti is, indeed, the happy island. And 'so damn beautiful it hurts the eyes. True Tahiti is changed, is changing.
Quinn is no longer on the banks of the bar for racing, punching, tearing, swearing sailors, French and foreign legionnaires. (Not true indicates that a legionnaire, with cafard taken, a bottle of wine against the side of my head hit, because, as explained later, I reminded him of someone he did not like? Was).
And Lafayette, theinfamous nightclub of the Pacific is no longer out in the evening late in the evening, with a non-stop show of hip-shooting tamure - a dance that is, in fact, horizontal vertical expression of desire - or fighting characteristics of the hour, every hour .
Yes, some of the sweet simplicity of the islands and the vahine missing now, but that is Tahiti. The island of Gauguin, by Nordhoff and Hall, Melville and Somerset Maugham, Pierre Loti, and, yes, Marlon Brando. A FortunateIsland, which is the most romantic place on earth.
You can no longer get on a slow boat to Tahiti and work your way through a pattern of islands. Instead, fly direct to Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia. The cheapest way to visit Tahiti Travel. Need a visa.
Please note that there is a reversal in Tahiti. The standard tip is considered offensive and Tahiti and practices, you look like a peasant illiterate, if you insist. Do not tip.
Bring someEssential for you to Tahiti, where everything is imported through a long distance, which can be expensive. The essential elements are sunscreen - and lots of it, at least three seeds insect repellent and bathing and a pair of sandals reef, so that you can not cut your feet on dead coral. There is no need to bring formal clothes and, yes, no clothes at all. This is not a formal dressing up kind of place.
The time is never less than perfect. The landscape is never less than breathtaking. Sinceare theoretically two seasons. From April to November it is said that cooler and dry from November to March, and warmer and wetter. I never noticed Sun
In the past I always stayed on the island as well as Bali Hai Moorea, just because of the folly of the then owner, Muk, Jay and Kelly.
On the lawn of 'Hotel Splendid Frisbee I played and lost to Art Buchwald and James Michener. And then he sat with a bucket of banana daiquiris and heard Shel Silversteinsinging crazy songs badly and then danced all night tamure.
I was younger.
The Hotel Bali Hai is still there, both as a timeshare facility and a hotel.
Kelly is gone, but the place is now run by Rose, a wonderful person, with Muk and Jay running somewhere. If you try to stay at the Bali Hai, an over-the-Water Bungalows, worth the extra expense. The hotel used to have a display - if you arrive in Tahiti and is not recorded in BaliYou have someone who made a terrible mistake. One of the few advertising campaigns, which I never accepted.
The Hyatt Regency Tahara'a probably the high-class hotel and is visually appealing, built on a cliff. A bus takes you to the beach for water sports. I also participated in what was left and is now the Beachcomber InterContinental Resort Tahiti and Moore has a great view. Puunui The hotel is located in Tahiti Iti, the small extension at the end of the 'island, touriststo visit often. It has spectacular views and is close to the golf course.
To manage in theory, there are the-truck, is unplanned, disorganized, not predict, but a lot of fun. Most visitors never venture, even though it was a great experience for this is the basic form of transportation on Tahiti and can easily get anywhere you go, one day. These open-sided vehicles from the market of Papeete. Taxis are ruinously expensive and should be avoided. AMidnight, the price doubled. Most hotels provide shuttle bus service. Rental cars are widely available and are of excellent quality.
The French influence is everywhere in Tahiti.
The main restaurants ranging from good to very good. Your only problem may always be a table, especially for Sunday lunch time, when going from Tahiti tout eat. The wine has a price and can range from silly to sublime alcohol.
Restaurants where I ate and I would recommend are L'Auberge du Pacifique, LeRubis and Les Trois Brasseur. The local population is French food seriously and generally accepted standards are high and the prices corresponding to these. At some point, try a Tahitian tamaara'a hard. But it is not a gourmet experience. Do not eat at the hotel. It 'too damn expensive. Walking in the city, if you want breakfast. And 'half the price and twice as good.
In the evening there is a site in the water - cooked food stalls called les caravans. Inexpensive, good food, very Tahiti.Certainly not expensive compared to food prices the hotel.
What should I do if I have to Tahiti?
Renting a car and go around (the road does not go all the way across the island). Going to sing in the mountains. Visit the Gauguin Museum. See how accurately portrays the beauty of the place and people. Visit Pierre Loti swimming poor. See the memorial itself, a member of the royal family - the Pomare dynasty - which contains a bottle Benedictine. Sitting in a coffeePapeete and watch the parade passing by. In 10 minutes you see a dozen of the most beautiful women in the world. Noel Coward did this and hated it. In this, as in many others, was wrong.
Exit at Lagoonarium - oh, horrible word - Punaauia and see fish life in the Pacific. Take the ferry to Moorea - Moorea on the ferry about 45 minutes. While on Moorea riding at the ranch Rupe Rupe or underwater submarine ride in an aqua-and pretend to be a fish.
One ofthe great attractions of Tahiti is the breathtaking beauty of the islands and even more incredible beauty of Tahitian women. Because the fiction, because of the Mutiny on the Bounty because of folklore, because of the incredibly sexy dance Tamura, there is a legend throughout the world who are morally free and available. Nothing, nothing could be further from the truth. Act with dignity and respect and everything will be fine. Push your luck and you are in a bad time. Tahiti Girlsbeautiful, proud, intelligent and sophisticated and do not fall for visitors on vacation. Of course for some.
There is still dancing.
In 1820, Article 23 of the Act was passed to the Leeward Islands. He clarified that "all lascivious songs, games or entertainment are strictly prohibited." A law, thanks to all the gods, to end completely ignored. The real nightlife in Tahiti, Papeete, revolves around the tamure, a dance that has no equal. The Tahitians love music,Love to dance, to celebrate love. Papeete reflects this. Especially on a Friday night, when the city is wild. It 'a tradition in Tahiti to wear a flower behind the ear. Enter and go to town.
Links
Tahiti Tourism
http://www.tahiti-tourisme.com/
Club Bali Hai Moorea
http://www.balihaihotels.com/
Tahiti
http://www.tahiti.com/
Tahiti Explorer
http://www.tahiti-explorer.com/
Tahiti, Mon Amour
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