Morning Swim with Manta Rays

Today I am in Bora Bora, an island which is considered by many to be the most beautiful on the planet. It really is astounding, but this is also one of the most touristy islands in the world which dilutes some of the original magic. Some sailors have even started calling it “Boring Bora”.  They claim there is nothing interesting to do here.

The reality of course is quite different. The possibilities are numerous, but admittedly you’ll often have to stand in line and wait because the most beautiful corners are often filled with tourists from the numerous luxurious resorts. One of the most interesting activities is swimming with the manta rays. Almost every morning someone would ask me if I wanted to join this crowded and expensive tour. I politely declined and nostalgically remembered Tahuata. This is an island which very few have heard of, but we found much more interesting than Bora Bora. Rick and I planned to stay there just for a few days but ended up putting down roots. What happened? We discovered the most fascinating bay, called Hanamoenoa. We spent four fantastic months there.