We traveled a whopping 31 miles northeast from Raiatea to Bora Bora, the true pinnacle of tropical nirvana.
Bora Bora is often called the “Island of Romance” due to its natural beauty, secluded beaches, luxurious overwater bungalows, and tranquil turquoise lagoon.
Bora Bora isn’t exactly a sprawling metropolis. It consists of a cozy twelve square miles and around 10,000 inhabitants.
Mount Otemanu is the towering sentinel of Bora Bora, an extinct volcano 2,385 feet above sea level. It can be climbed but the six hour up and back was more time than we could commit…plus there’s zero chance I could have talked Kris into that.
The island is surrounded by several small islands known as motus. These motus encircle the main island and help to create the beautiful lagoon that Bora Bora is famous for.
We spent our time in Bora Bora on a boat circling the lagoon and motus.
We also spent some time “snorkeling”. You really didn’t have to snorkel as the water was perfectly clear, only 3-4 feet deep, and the black-tipped sharks and stingrays swam right up to you! Thrilling? Absolutely. A bit freaky? You betcha.
Bora Bora? More like Wowa Wowa. This place isn’t just a slice of paradise; it’s the whole pie.
Our next stop will be a couple of days away. Stay tuned to discover the next beautiful island. It promises to be just as dazzling.
Ahoy, mates!
Just Pete Hiking 
This trip could be your next book 👍
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nice Pete…thanks for sharing
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wow enjoy vacation of a lifetime
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Pete, stunning photos. Thanks for sharing. Are you being paid by these islands to do their marketing?
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It certainly does look like paradise 👍. So happy you and Kris can share this journey together!!
Your at sea days will be nice too. I hope you brought along a copy of It’s Just Walking to add to the Nautica library
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It seems like it’s a gre
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Breathtakingly beautiful!! So glad you two are enjoying this paradise together. Love the photos of Kris and the wildlife!<3
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Jeff and Chris
Continue to enjoy.
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Hi Jeff,
Such an awesome trip! A few years ago Cindy and I were able to spend 3weeks on friends 44′ sailboat in the area it was one of our best trips ever!
Dennis
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