Relief has finally arrived! Arnaud arrived on Friday and I went to the airport to meet him.
The airport in Bora Bora is tiny. It’s located on it’s own little motu, Motu Mute, and the view when you fly in is amazing. All you see is water and more water, and suddenly a little island pops up with a reef around it and the colors of the water is as turquoise as you can only imagine. The landing strip is small, and you get of the plane and walk in to the main building, which includes waiting and arrival hall at the same time. Before getting on the plane in Papeete in Tahiti, you have to check all your luggage, and right before entering the plane you have to step on the scale to see how much you and your handbag weight! This is because they are so dependent on the total weight of the plane flying and landing on the different islands. So your luggage weight is restricted (although, as a tourist you can bring more luggage than a resident).
View of Bora Bora as you fly in
Friday it was lunch and dinner at the hotel, and yesterday we took the boat in to Vaitape to show Arnaud where things are. Then we took the car and drove around the island, which takes about 1 hour or so. For lunch we stopped at Bloody Mary’s, which is a famous spot here in Bora Bora. Several stars has been guests at this little charming bar and restaurant. Actually, Jimmy Buffet was there playing on Friday night.
Bloody Mary’s is located between Vaitape and Matira Beach next to the ocean but on the other side of the road. The floor is sand, so no point using high heels (yea, I don’t use my heels very much these days, where before I would NOT go out without them… and I feel so short). Anyway, you get a very local feel to it as you enter a traditional Bora Bora hut with a wood bar and wood seats.
The entrance to Bloody Mary's
Lunch was great! I had a burger and I have to say it was one of the better ones I have had in a long time! And of course, had to try the Bloody Mary, which was excellent!
Very low key and cool hangout and I will definitely be back!
Cheers my friends!
Camilla
The Bloody Mary is an instution of Bora Bora, I am glad you like it. Forget high heel in general in French Polynesia, you won't see a lot.
ReplyDeleteI am still waiting for your comments about La Villa Mahana, best restaurant ever.