Moorea Beach Lodge's palm hangs over the ocean as… A pelagic stingray spent its time in the waters di… Several Chestnut-breasted Munia on a thorny branch Enjoying the beach Just behind the lodge, the hills rise steeply The lodge's waterfront from out in the lagoon Palm reaching out over the water The Criobe center was closed, but situated in a lo… The Criobe center was layered in solar panels Criobe center is part of an active research center… Mountain bike trails through the middle of the isl… Looking at Mt Rotui from Belevedere point Andrea in front of Mt Rotui at Belevedere point Andrea in front of Mt Rotui at Belevedere point Andrea in front of Mt Rotui at Belevedere point Lone palm beach Enjoying the sunset Lodge-mates enjoy the sunset Sunset looking out over the pacific Some of the trail we were following was part of th… The path crossed several little creeks coming from… Andie in the trees Andie in the trees 2 Andrea under the palm at MBL Just after sunrise, waiting for the coffee to brew Lodge's giant tree in the middle of the property Our little room at Moorea Beach Lodge Approaching Moorea on the ferry A practically empty upper deck of the ferry Leaving the port of Papeete, Tahiti A windy ferry ride Rain on the hillside seen through the trees Outdoor exercise equipment in the Paofai Gardens p… Truth in advertising Murals overlooking a school playground A school bus for a Protestant school Chicken and pancakes with parmesan sauce Moorea from Tahiti in the morning Sunset over Moorea, taken from Papeete Sunset over Moorea, taken from Papeete Painted cranes in Papeete Looking south to Afatauri After a short hike and climb, looking south-east t… Small waterfall at the Water Gardens DSC0640