We got off to an early start for our drift snorkel today. We jumped off the marina deck onto tethered floating boats. On our way out to the snorkel site, we could see Bora Bora. The guide pointed it out at 2 o'clock and one of our tour mates asked why they had to wait until 2 PM as they were going to be on the boat at 2 PM - it was too funny! We docked and walked over to our snorkeling site, put on our fins and headed down the current to see a variety of fish and a octopus. We did this area, but different paths each time, always seeing wonderful sites. The coral was very shallow (low clearance between the water surface and the coral) which made great viewing, but we got scraped up a little. Rob because people kept stopping and Linda because she was dragged across a narrow opening in the coral.
After our snorkeling tour, we were taken to the private motu (island) where la gaugins and les gauguines had several treats in store. They performed traditional music and dance just at the edge of the water, squeezed fresh coconut oil for our hair, and made traditional headpieces from palm fronds. After lunch at the barbecue, we walked up the beach and snorkeled down seeing sea anemones and clown fish. On our tender back, we met most of the ships entertainers. It was great getting to know them and hearing their stories. Back on the ship, there was a gorgeous sunset and then dinner with new friends.
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