Our expectations for Papeete were not particularly high, and they were pretty well met. We docked in the town center last night. It is Sunday morning, and lots of excursion buses are picking up passengers at the cruise terminal, but the town of 25,000 residents is not particularly active.
We visit the marketplace and photograph the city hall. A long thin park bordering the harbor invites exploring.
My goal for the day is to visit Venus Point. Eve would like to see more of the island. We decide to split up.
Bidding Eve adieu, I set off. After 3 kilometers under a glaring sun, with little shade, I turn around to head back to the town center. There, I find a taxi to take me to Venus Point.
The beach there is crowded. I reflect on James Cook, take a few photos, and then get back in the taxi for the return trip.
The taxi drivers stops at an overlook point with a great view of the town and Moorea.
Eve thoroughly enjoyed her bus outing. She could not get over how green everything was. The bus circled the big island, with 8 scenic stops (including Venus Point) along the way.
Message to self. Go with Eve next time.
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