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[Radio static] (Owen) Good morning! Thank you very much for checking out this episode of Gallivant
with Us (Maya) Today we'll be gallivanting around the island. We'll go check out
Vaiava Beach, Maraa Grotto, the world-famous surf spot
Teahupoo
and the three cascades.
We're just pulling up to Mahana Beach, I think...
(Owen) Beautiful beach. All the kids playing. That's Moorea over there. (Maya) Plage de Vaiava
has beautiful lagoons making it safe for children. Great for family
picnics and snorkeling with spectacular views of Moorea. We are just pulling up
to the Grotto de Maraa.
We had heard that this was a hard place to find, but
there's actually a road sign telling you before the turn, and then
a parking lot right on the side of it so it's super easy to find now.
(Maya) It is definitely worth the stop there's a gift shop public restrooms as well as
convenient parking (Owen) This area of Tahiti is lush and full of tropical fragrant
scents of native flora and fauna
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Just across the street from a white sand beach the Maraa Grotto is the largest
aquifer system in Tahiti, providing a fresh clean and natural resource.
[Roosters crowing]
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[Roosters crowing]
Teahupoo is on the south west shore of Tahiti Iti. It is said that the meaning of
Teahupoo translates to "the pile of heads" due to the numerous lives lost
while surfing this break over generations. Also known abroad by the
nickname "Chopes".
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We're over here at "Chopes". We just showed up.
came over here to check out the waves and come and take a peak
around. Beautiful day today.
We'll be back.
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[Giggling]
(Owen) You wanna catch a wave?
[Laughing]
(Owen) Got em!
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(Owen) Fau-oro, Fau-odo
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(Owen) That's what you call....
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Teahupoo is home to the annual Billabong Pro, Tahiti surf competition, part of the
World Championship Tour it is known for its heavy glassy wave often reaching over
25 feet.
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Relaxing under this coconut tree.
(Owen) Taking it all in.
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(Maya) A quick stop at the convenience store for drinks and snacks
This is our cute little Suzuki
I like this car!
Over here at a little boat harbor/dock. Just enjoying the scene.
It's peaceful. Lovely out here. Super quiet.
(Maya) The water is super clear.
I see fish every time I look inside the water. (Owen) Fish and we seen the coconut crab
crossing the road. (Maya) We did.
About to stop and pick him up and eat him. [Laughing)
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(Owen) About to go check out some more waterfalls. We just got here. It's a little darker over here we're in in the valley but it's still broad
daylight right now but we're gonna try to make it happen.
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(Owen) We just pulled up to the three cascades or the Faarumai Waterfalls.
These picturesque waterfalls are located in the damp rainforest or on the northeast
side of the island. Easily accessible by car or bicycle, Vaimahuta Waterfall is a
convenient five minute trek from the parking lot. Tennis shoes are recommended
but not required. It's a nice gravel trail but do bring
bug repellent or wear long sleeves as there is a noticeable increase in
mosquitoes. (Maya) But, I was wearing a tank top and the mosquitoes weren't too bad.
Unfortunately two of the three cascades were closed when we went there but the
one we did see was breathtaking.
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(Owen) Whoo! About to walk back to the car.
(Maya) Thank you very much for gallivanting with us around the island. On the next episode
we will go check out some landmarks around downtown and go to the Heiva
I Tahiti 2019. If you enjoyed it or found it useful please like subscribe
and share. See you next time!
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