Day 6

This fine day was one filled with excitement, rejuvenation, and cooking fun. The day began with us saying goodbye to some new friends, they’re island hopping and off to Moorea then Tahiti. The first half of the day was spent lounging at the beach. We took a break from sunbathing and went for a 30 minute ride on the Hobie Cat. The Coconut Beach Boy took us out. It was pretty exhilarating. The wind was perfect, not too much to make it choppy (and me nauseous) but just enough for us to be able to travel at an accelerated speed. Our travels took us just shy of the coral reef barrier, where the surf breaks. Those waves are huge, about 6 feet. An easy and exciting adventure –check!

  

After hanging at the white sand beach for a couple hours, we had lunch art the bar, followed by our scheduled “Time for Two,” which entailed an aromatherapy bath and relaxing body massage. The spa’s location and our room set up were fabulous. The views were incredible, post card material, for sure! A golf cart, driven by Tony, the Spa Director, came to pick us up and escort us to the Spa Hilton Bora Bora Nui. 

Our treatment hut was out of this world. It had a spa, two massage tables, a bathroom, a shower, and a balcony. Absolutely gorgeous!Aside from the exquisite beauty surrounding us, the treatments certainly helped us relax. We selected the “Citrus Lift” bath which consisted of a variety of citrus aromas all of which moisturize and revitalize the skin. Our Tahitian massage was unique from others we’ve experienced in the past. While their massage techniques focus on the whole body, they are characterized by the therapists’ use of deep forearm work and repetitive strokes at a quicker pace. Very nice!

While at the spa’s higher elevation, we took the liberty to take a few pictures of the land and visit the small chapel. Bora Bora is such a wonderful place of charm and beauty. It is our hope that this journal and these pictures can haelp us to preserve these incredible memories and sights for a long time.

 

Our evening adventure brought us to cooking class. This evening we made (again, it was more so of an observation of their staff, followed by our tasting – I’m not mad) a Tuna dish. The ingredients were: red tuna (cut into small squares), some coconut milk, lime juice, carrots, onions, cucumber, tomatoes, and chives. Our instructor emphasized the key is to use fresh ingredients, always! You mix the lime juice with the tuna (which cooks it), add the veggies, pour the  milk on top and VOILA. I think it was like a salad. In any case, it was fresh and delicious. So good. I am being so thorough in this description as I hope to be able to make this traditional Tahitian dish upon our return.

 

Another memorable day :)