I thought this time I would try to post a couple photos just to give everyone a little bit of an image to go with everything you are hearing about Tahiti! I'll narrate each of the photos a little bit and just open up the blog for discussion! Please comment and ask anything at all that you are curious about. Certain things you'd like me to talk about, questions you may have, other pictures you would like to see, anything at all! I hope you all are getting excited!!!
This is a picture of my host father and I kayaking in one of the lagoons. The water is crystal clear and its perfect for looking at the coral and the fish! Also, if you get the chance to snorkel in these lagoons, I would definitely do it. There are all kinds of things to see, and it's as easy as just going to a public beach and swimming out towards the coral with a pair of goggles!
These are the famous Roulotte's! While you are here you have to try eating at them at least once. This particular picture was taken at the big square in downtown Papeete near the pier where they set up every evening around sunset. All of their cooking supplies, food, chairs, tables and anything else you may see in a restaurant is all crammed into these vans. Then they have little flaps the lift up (just in case it rains) and open up for business! There are lots of choices, includingChinese food, Gallettes, Crepes, Pizza and of course plently of fish! It's a great spot and sometimes there is even live music. There are also other little individual Roulotte's located around the island, so keep an eye out!
This is Sebastian, Theresa, and I in front of a waterfall that we got to stop at on our tour of the island! I'm sure you all will also have the opportunity to do this, so even if it is raining (like it was for us) it is definitely worth walking up to see! Theresa is from Spain and will be here the entire year, so hopefully you all will have a chance to meet her as well.
This is Sebastian and I in front of the main building of the University! I'm sure you've seen pictures already but the whole thing is on a hill that looks out on the ocean and the neighboring island of Moorea. There are plenty of outdoor picnic tables and benches that are perfect for studying or hanging out in between classes. All the buildings are white and have windows that are usually open so it just has an open and fresh feeling that will definitely be nice after winter in Iowa!
This really is what the sunset looks like every evening!
So, that's about all that the computer will let me upload for now, but please leave comments! I hope this gives you a little bit more of an idea of what to expect, and I'll be sure to keep you updated with more pictures of the island and of what we have been doing here!
Bonne chance avec votre préparez!
Nana,
Emily
This is such a beautiful picture. I can't wait until I can see it in person!
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