The ironman of travel Yoshimasa Ikeuchi

Clouds that hang low in the cloudy weather from the morning hang on the mountaintop and are very powerful. Gauguin (painter) once described this Island as "like an old castle," but I feel that way too. Dark clouds look great on Moorea's dark Mt. Tsurugi.

Return by ferry ... Cheap fares

The famous white cow

The famous white cow

Moorea　
Take an air taxi to the Island of Bali Hai

Mount Rotui Cook Inlet (right) and Offnov Bay as seen from the observation deck of Baobao Village

The boat heads for the open ocean in the midst of light rain. The rough sea is terrible. You can't even stand on the deck. I quickly put on my life jacket for a moment. Kotetsu is already lying on the bed and waiting for the seasickness medicine to work. The open ocean has become a little smaller, but there are occasional high waves that surfers await. Three bonito (3 kg) in a trolling for about 3 hours.

Well, there are times like this I'm convinced. When you get off the ship, the captain will guide you around the Island. First of all, a snack along the road with a French bread sandwich (200 yen) This is cheap and delicious. White cows are grazing on the ranch, and the pineapple field all over the foot of the mountain is a masterpiece. The best view of the Island is Belvedere on the observatory. A scenic spot overlooking Obnov Bay on the left and Cook Inlet on the right. 　

The boat is 30 minutes from the airport. He was standing by at the pier at the Intercontinental Hotel. There are two anglers with Kotetsu. There are 10 rods on a speed boat that seems to be comfortable. Past fishing results are 300 kg of yellowfin tuna, certainly the commemorative photo is filed, but the old photo may be a few years old.

Only 18km from Tahiti, less than 10 minutes by plane (18-seater) 30 minutes by high-speed boat. I tried the round trip separately, but the high-speed boat is by far the best price and time from the city of Papeete where I stayed. The captain of the fishing boat, Mr Christoph (61), who had made a reservation, welcomed me at Temae Airport in Moorea. 　

Plumeria

The catch is 3, 3kg bonito

Mr Christoph's home

Moorea is a rich island where you can live with nature

Pineapple field

Pineapple field

 Kotetsu and Mr. Christoph

Moorea, the symbol of Moorea, Mt. Balihai

Me boarding a fishing boat

It looks like a harsh old castle. You will be guided to Mr. Kurstov's house until the departure of the ship. The garden of the house facing the beautiful beach is in good condition with flowers in bloom. Born in California, Bali. He traveled around England and the world, and talked with satisfaction that the calm place was Moorea. The masterpiece "Bali Hai" from the 1960s musical movie "South Pacific". Paul Gauguin was also fascinated by this island and lived permanently. Twice It is said that Mr. Christoph also settled down before he knew it.

The bay is cut so as to sandwich Mt. Rotsui in front. The wind is strong and black clouds appear in an instant. Whether the air flow is fast or not, the clouds will reach the top of the mountain and change to a powerful location. Behind the observatory is the cliff of Mt. Topier (1207m), the highest mountain on the Island. The sky whose color changes from moment to moment. Under the bright blue sky, the gentle and calm mountains show a beautiful appearance, but it is powerful in the dark world.