Today was my favorite on Moorea. It was also our last day on Moorea :( We woke up and took a shuttle over tot he other side of the island, to the Intercontinental Resort, home to the Moorea Dolphin Centre. It is a gorgeous resort along the lagoon. We had some extra time, so we visited the sea turtle rehabilitation centre for sea turtles that have been injured. We saw around 6 sea turtles ranging from a baby the size of one's hand, to a 40 year old named Tortilla, that weighed more than I do. You can't touch them, but you can look down at them in the lagoon from the bridge or you can within a few feet on the shore.
Then came the best part of the trip...DOLPHINS!! Our group consisted of John and I as well as one other couple and a dolphin trainer. We had around 30 minutes in the water to swim with the dolphins. We met two, a younger male and a 35 year old female. They jumped, barrel rolled, and went incredibly fast through the water--it seemed like one was going to bulldoze right over someone and then suddenly, it would just pull up on a dime. Anytime the dolphin was in arms reach, we could rub its belly or back.
The best part, was actually holding onto the fin and hugging around the dolphin while it took you for a swim. Your arms are wrapped around the dolphin...one big breath, and suddenly you're underwater gliding along the sea floor. It was unreal.
After the dolphins, we went back to our room/dock and lounged on the deck for the rest of the day--it was one of the most beautiful days of the trip. John snorkeled more and I watched more. We read, played farkle, drank "tahiti drink" which is an awesome drink made from fresh fruit on the island and some kind of fruit liquor, ordered room service, and had our last bites of creme brulee with vanilla from Taha'a.
A perfect last day at the Sofitel in Moorea...
On to Bora Bora!
Love you all,
Ash
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