Continued……
The Sofitel is another nice resort
Entrance to the Sofitel
Long, but nice walk to get to the lobby
Open-air
Lily ponds line the walkway
Restful gardens
What a setting
Over the water bungalows at Sofitel
More huts on a nearby motu
Very, very expensive resort
Indoor seating
Infinity pools
Billiards
Small stretch of beach
The outdoor bar
We used to stop here while on a tour
Pier to a boat dock
Perfect place to swim
Boats for rent
Must be nice in the evening
Very private
Walkway to the beach
Water lilies
Always blooming
Lifts for small boats in the water
Takes the hulls out of the water
The nicest waters in Polynesia
Lifts keep the boats from the sea worms that eat them
These waters hide sharks and rays
Motu resort belongs to the Sofitel
More over the water bungalows
Bill on the beach
Pizza and Crepes – perhaps in the evening
Road to homes
Nice backyard
A hut
Tiny motu (little island)
Traveler palms indicate a hotel or lodge
Pretty landscaping
Side yard scenery
Long walk back to Matira Beach
The side street to the Intercontinental and beach
Pavilion at Matira Beach
Sail boating
Flags
This is paradise
Public beach at Matira Point
Shallow reef full of sting rays
Great for snorkeling
Pristine sandy beach
Lots of broken coral in the water
And floating seaweed
Some of those dark shadows are sting rays
Shallows full of fish
High tide at Matira
Waist deep for a long ways out
Most beautiful shades of green to blue
Water temps were over 80 degrees
Enjoying the walk
Restaurants along the water
All alone at Matira Point
Few people out today
A bar/café on the beach
Could get lost here for a few days
Watching for sea life
Dark shadows are sting rays
Some were 5 feet from head to tail
Gently swimming by us
Usually come in pairs
One fellow staying cool
More rays up this end
Deserted today
Full of tiny fish
Boats were tied up
Ready for snorkelers or divers
A lone palm
Dive boats
Best spot to put the shoes back on
Still looking for rays
Many broken pieces of coral on the beach
