Arrival in Tahiti

Arrival in TahitiMissing in ActionOur flight from Auckland to Tahiti arrives an hour late at 11pm. Polyensian dancers greet everyone as we enter the terminal. We have a short line-up to go through immigration… much better than our experience at Auckland Airport. Unfortunately it is downhill from there. No luggage arrives at the baggage belt for over an hour. No explanations for the delay. When the bags finally start …

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Last Morning in Auckland

Last Morning in AucklandAuckland Museum The day is perfect: sunny and warm with a Sunday morning relaxed vibe.We are at the Auckland Museum for opening at 9:00am. It is a great museum with interactive exhibits on New Zealand, volcanoes, Maori culture, animals and New Zealand’s involvement in military conflicts. John and I have no problem passing away a few hours.   Auckland Dominion GardensWe next go out into the Auckland Dominion …

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