| thali14:41 UTC22 Apr 2007 | Ia ora na, nana (is that one or two greetings?!)
I'm really looking forward to spending two days in Pape'ete en route to New York (to perform my first ever wedding ceremony!) and have some things I'd like advice on, if anyone is reading who doesn't mind answering silly questions... I'm a kiwi woman travelling alone.
- does anyone have recent info on Pension Teamo? It looks like a good bargain (as far as things go in PPT) - is it? Any advice on security there? I'm assuming I'll need to and be able to make a reservation by email - yes? Should I write in (rusty) French?
- where's the closest beach to PPT that you'd recommend for a nice swim? Will I need to bring reef shoes (just worried about fitting all of of my luggage in)
- favourite recommendations in and around PPT?
- I'm arriving at 8pm. Will I be able to rely on a le truck, or will I need to arrange a transfer beforehand?
- does anyone reading attend l'Eglise Evangelique de Polynesie Francaise? I'm training to be a minister and would be keen to drop in to the church mid-week.
- favourite purchases at the marche?
Mauruuru roa! This is gonna be fab :)
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| newfie4305:55 UTC23 Apr 2007 | I would suggest you post your questions on www.tahiti-explorer.com. They have an active board with both locals and posters who have been going to FP for years.
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| thali03:53 UTC24 Apr 2007 | Thanks for that!
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| ejpiii06:10 UTC24 Apr 2007 | The beach behind the Sofitel is very nice. To get there wait for Le Truc on the side of the road near the airport (with your back to the airport you'll be going right) and the hotel is a couple of Km down on the right. I've stayed at the Sofitel a few times and have walked it easily with a back pack numerous times. The airport motel is directly across the street from the airport and a few people here have used it with generally positive results. Not raves mind you, but convenient and a good deal for the money.
That beach (Maeva) is all sand, no reef shoes required till you get wayyyy out. Like a km or more. And you do NOT want to be there. It also features a surreally beautiful view of Moorea.
The roulottes near the docks in PPT really are great, as is the atmosphere there in general. The Musee Gaugin is worth a visit, as is the next door botanical gardens. All things considered, I like PPT quite a lot.
Ed
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| ejpiii10:59 UTC01 May 2007 | Oh, and its iorana. Sounds like ee O-ran ah. In some parts of the pacific its pronounced differently, but thats the way they say it in rural parts of Tahiti and the Societies
Ed
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| barbijkm21:27 UTC03 May 2007 | Local Tahitian friends advise English speakers just to say "Your Honor" and Ia Orana will sound right! "Nana" means goodbye.
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