A paradise on earth-Bora Bora

I first knew its name because of a Korean drama "The Crown Prince's First Love", in which the heroine went to the beautiful Bora Bora Island and worked as a G.O. (event organizer) in CLUB MED (club med). For people my age, how tempting it is to do a passionate and energetic job in fantastic scenery. The idea at that time was to learn English well, and I would go there one day.

Many ideas, due to subjective and objective reasons, are stillborn. There are some ideas, but thanks to the right time and the right place, they are fortunate to become "realized dreams." 20 14 years, an accidental opportunity, I really went to the place I dreamed of many years ago. It has changed from a dream to a reality, and I know more about it: Bora Bora, a bright pearl belonging to the French Polynesian archipelago countries in the vast South Pacific, has been rated as one of the "most beautiful islands" by tourists, and none of them. China people know about it because Chen Sicheng and Tong Liya chose to hold a grand wedding there at that time, which made them famous.

As a colony of France, there are no direct flights. It took a lot of effort to fly from Paris to Los Angeles and then to Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia. The plane was reduced in size by one yard and finally arrived in Bora Bora after 20 hours.

I haven't reached my destination yet, and there are already beautiful scenery waiting for my tired journey. Looking out from the plane, the beautiful turquoise color comes into view, which is more attractive than precious stones against the background of dark blue sea water, and I don't want to look away for a moment. The plane landed out of the cabin and was immediately wrapped in the surrounding heat wave. The strong sunshine made me a little dizzy, and I had hallucinations in my dreams. The airport is not big, and four dancers are wearing local grass skirts, dancing barefoot and flexibly. This is the first time I have seen this sexy original dance.

Bora Bora consists of a main island and surrounding atolls, and the means of transportation between them is a boat. The main island is only 32 kilometers around, which is really small, but it doesn't affect its charm at all. I experienced a lot there, and there were many firsts in my life. ...

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Swimming with sharks in the South Pacific;

Don't stay in an iron cage like TV, absolutely 100% zero-distance contact. But not those huge gray sharks, but petite black fin reef sharks, the whole body is beautiful milky white, only the top of the fin is black. Although the captain had fed them a lot of food before launching to ensure that we were no longer attractive, to be honest, I was a little nervous when one of them swam less than one meter away from me.

Driving a motorboat on a lagoon;

Jet skiing is a very exciting sport, and you can experience the driving pleasure of riding the wind and waves. If you don't like being too bumpy, you can avoid the coming waves a little and meander forward; If you like challenges, you can face the waves and go straight ahead!

Look at the world from the perspective of birds;

Trailing umbrellas can be found in many tourist attractions, but in Bora Bora, you can get a brand-new feeling. At a height of more than ten meters, I looked at the beautiful blue of the lagoon, with distinct layers and different shades; The mountains that you can only look up to at ordinary times can now be appreciated from another angle. The organizer will adjust the time according to the weather conditions. If the wind direction is not suitable, the activity will be cancelled. Therefore, under normal circumstances, although only a 20-30-meter soft rope is used to connect the tow umbrella with the boat, the boat is constantly moving forward rapidly, but it feels very stable in the air.

Fishing is no longer a "static" sport;

Fishing in our concept is usually sitting or standing with a fishing rod, quietly waiting for the fish to bite in rivers, seas and lakes. But in Bora Bora, that's not the case. Get on the boat, draw a line with a reel and hang fluorescent bait. The boat went straight ahead, and all I did was gently pull the fishing line from time to time to see if any fish were hooked. As long as there is any movement, the line must be closed immediately, otherwise the fish on the hook may also gain and lose. The intersection of two ocean currents is the most ideal area. After passing through the only estuary of Bora Bora, a medium-sized barracuda was harvested near there, and the excitement was beyond words.

Don't lose samba's passionate dance event;

Heiva is an annual collective dance activity in French Polynesia, which is held every July. By then, each region (or island) will win the championship first, and then gather in Tahiti, the largest social island, to decide the champion. Before the competition, in addition to the regular rehearsal, the contestants are busy making their own costumes, which is by no means as simple as it seems. Nothing is ready-made, and it takes many processes from raw materials to final molding. The competitions are all held at night, with a cool sea breeze blowing. Accompanied by quiet or cheerful music, female dancers are elegant and sexy, while male dancers are wild and unrestrained. It is definitely a visual feast.

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Black pearl:

The first time I "knew" Black Pearl was at the 20 10 Shanghai World Expo. At that time, I only saw a poster: a young woman with wheat skin, holding up a huge black pearl from the water, as if holding up hope, beautiful. After I came to Bora Bora, I realized that the black pearl is not really black, but a kind of colored pearl relative to the white pearl. Its color is like a rainbow, and some pearls have several colors at the same time, all of which are traces left by the sun. No black pearl is the same. If you miss one, you will never find the same one. The identification of black pearls is very similar to the "4C" standard of diamonds, and the advantages and disadvantages are judged from four aspects: shape, size, color and defects. Black pearl is one of the important sources of income for local people and also their pride.

Sarong:

Locals call it PAREO. It's just a rectangular piece of cloth, but it can wear many styles. You can do it as long as you are willing to spend time. It is a beautiful scenery by the sea. People wear it outside the swimsuit, which not only has the practical effect of sun protection and wind protection, but also plays an excellent decorative role. PAREO's dyeing is done by hand, which is a bit like China's, but with richer colors. You can also draw complex pictures by hand on this basis, making it a unique work of art. ..

Coconut:

Bora Bora is rich in a kind of fruit, and the locals still keep the tradition of opening coconuts by hand and show them to tourists here as a culture. As long as there is a slightly sharp stick, experienced locals can peel off the shell three times, five times and two times, tap with a stone and open the coconut to ensure that the juice inside does not overflow. Then with the same stick, you can dig out all the thick white pulp inside, which is difficult for modern tools to do. Fresh pulp is full of natural coconut fragrance, which makes people unforgettable for a long time.

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Otmanu, mt

It is a sacred mountain in the hearts of local residents, and its highest peak is also the commanding height of Bora Bora, with an altitude of 727 meters. Just as Su Shi wrote in the title Xilin Wall: "From the side of the ridge, the height is different." From different angles, Aotemanu Mountain also has different beauty. In the morning, the peaks are often shrouded in mist, which makes people look unreal but has a unique hazy beauty; When the sun rises, the clouds disperse, revealing the true face of Mount Lu, showing its magnificence and yearning.

Bora Bora's excitement goes far beyond this:

The refreshing fragrance of Tiyalei flowers, the raw beef slices as thin as paper, the turbulent and calm waves in the South Pacific, and the devil fish that will spoil tourists ... Although it has been two years, I am still very excited every time I think about it.

Nana (goodbye) Bora Bora, looking forward to the next opportunity to say IA ORANA (hello) and MAURUURU (thank you). You have become a precious memory in my life!