A Fun Weekend in Moorea

with George and Therese

Therese and George graciously invited the Tuesday Tennis Group in their vacation house in Moorea Island for a long weekend. I thought I wasn't going as that weekend fell on the  time I was going to Canada. But finally, I was able to make it because my flight was on Sunday. I went there Friday and left the next day and was able to spend at least a day with the whole group.

Billy and I took the boat on Friday morning together with George and Therese and we helped them set up the place for the arrival of the rest of the group. Teagai joined us later and had lunch together.

vacation house

 After a quick lunch and much needed short siesta for George we went fishing. It's been ages that I have never done it. And it reminded me so much of Le Cap Ferret where my father- in -law and Philippe used to take me and the children out for fishing.

the beach

 George loves fishing. It is really his past time and we enjoy having fish when we, the Tuesday group hold lunch after playing tennis. Therese often brings us fish. Now, I know where he gets them. Really fun and exciting. I love fish myself. 

off for fishing

 Teagai and Billy were on the other boat while I was with Pierre and George. I was not that lucky as I only caught 2. The boys were making fun of me. It was not fair when I see George catching every second. And me catching nothing.

Teagai and Billy

  The water was so clear and could even see the fish below but they seemed to ignore me. Pierre told me that I should talk to them in which I did but it did't work. They never heard me. Fish are deaf!

George's miraculous catch

Feeling so frustrated, I just watched George and Pierre with so much envy catching so many! I asked them to take me back home and join Therese and Rotina  so we could play tennis together.

George practically caught them all

 They asked me to wait for few minutes more and they will try for another spot, and there they were catching more!

Chez Therese and George

Still no fish for me! So I definitely gave up!

Fantastic view

 It wasn't bad after all since we had more than enough fish for dinner.

Finally caught one after so many tries!

 I waited few minute more and then we headed to home sweet home! It was a lovely day!

Pierre got one too!

Proud Billy with his fish!

 Billy and Teagai decided to stay longer. They seemed to enjoy fishing. Like me, they didn't catch much! It was actually George who got the most. We know who the boss is!

Fish for dinner assured!

Finally back!

 I definitely enjoyed fishing. Though I didn't catch much, just being in the boat, on the water enjoying the fantastic scenery, feeling the nature envelope you and with the company of simple and nice people was more than enough to appreciate how lovely life is.

Ready to play tennis.

Therese and Rotina were already waiting for us to hit some balls after fishing. We played doubles. I was with Pierre and still no luck, we lost the set. We were obliged to stop as the rain started to fall and hard this time.

Sunset view from their fare poté.

Delicious and crunchy Friture!

Steamed Fish

 I have never eaten as much fish in my whole life that evening! It was prepared by Therese and Pierre and how we enjoyed the meal.

Dinner was excellent

Therese and Pierre did the cooking!

Tennis time

 Rotina and I decided to play early the next day before everyone arrives. See how tall she is? Yes, she is tall and she plays well too. She was leading 4-0 but we were obliged to stop when the rain started to pour again! Ahhhhhhhhhh, no luck!

With Rotina

Yoyo and Hinano

 The rest of the group arrived finally and since we couldn't play tennis, we decided to play petanque under the rain.

Petanque on rendez-vous even when it was raining.

And no worries, the Tuesday symphony orchestra was present to accompany the petanque tournament.

Rotina and her balls!

 While others were busy in their own thing, Hinano and Rose contented themselves to be the expectators of the day.

Hinano and Rose 

George, Billy and Pierre searching for baits!

 And some boys preferred to go fishing while tournament was in progress. Still under the rain.

While petanque continues despite the rain.

The finalists!

Siko and Therese

Yoyo and Noel

 Then tennis resumed after the rain. Nothing can discourage us. The show must go on!. 

Tennis time even when it rains!

Papa Willman

As we wait our turn.

Mimi and me made it!

Helas, my stay was about to finish and others were just about to start theirs. I was happy to spend even just a day with the group. It was all worth it. I really enjoyed being with them having so much fun. 

I am thankful to the hosts, Therese and George for having me a day earlier with them. I promised to come back and maybe spend longer. This time with my hubby then. 

They have a fantastic and quiet place. And they are always happy to have people around.

Rose and Hinano brought me to the port area in the afternoon. I asked them to bring me there early so I won't miss the boat back to Tahiti. I absolutely wanted to go home that day because I had  to take my flight to Canada early the next day.

I thought about Regis and Patrick who are  in France and were not able to make this sortie. But we have already other planned activity in September when summer ends and when everybody is back from holidays.

This is a very significant summer for me and for Philippe. The arrival of our little grand daughter is due in July and I am leaving in a week to be present when she arrives. I can't wait for this moment to happen. I am more than ready to assume my new role as a grandmother. Life is wonderful and I can't thank God enough for giving me such blessings!

In the meantime, I wish everybody a fantastic summer wherever you may be. Life is good.