Bora Bora

^{Several weeks ago, we rented a 13’ skiff online so that we could spend our second trip to Bora Bora snorkeling the beautiful, clear blue waters.  However, when we woke up this morning, we found the waves to be high, the winds at gale force, and a slight rain.   We tendered in around 8 a.m. and did a little more Tahitian pearl shopping before meeting the boat rental people at the dock.  They took us to the boat and gave us the choice of whether to take the boat out or cancel.  When we arrived, there was no doubt what we would do.  We opted to cancel and the owners of La Plage said they would refund our deposit.  A great place to rent from if you ever make it to Bora Bora!  We asked them to drop us off at Matira Beach and we walked back to Bloody Mary’s….a great little beach bar.  From there we took the shuttle back to town and spent most of the afternoon walking around and getting on the internet.  Unfortunately the wind and rain continued all day.}  

^{We returned to the boat and at 4:30 p.m. we departed Bora Bora.   Shortly after lifting anchor, the Captain came on the loud speaker and informed us that we were going to be in for a rough night.    He said to expect 10 foot seas and 40 mile an hour winds.  Richard and I just looked at each other.  He also told us to secure any items in our stateroom that might be tossed around!  Yikes!}