It's official -- Katie got confirmation today that she got her MBA. Her thesis got a passing grade and now she can change her business cards: Katie Boyd, E.I.T, MBA (hahaha!!)
Congratulations, Katie! We're all really proud of you.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Smart-T-Pants Katie
It's official -- Katie got confirmation today that she got her MBA. Her thesis got a passing grade and now she can change her business cards: Katie Boyd, E.I.T, MBA (hahaha!!)
Congratulations, Katie! We're all really proud of you.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Home!
Our last day in Tahiti was spent by the pool and hanging out in the hammock soaking up the sun. What a great way to end a wicked holiday!!
We are now back home, safe and sound. We slept most of our flight from Tahiti to LAX. And had a minor hiccup when we missed our connection in LA. Apparently Katie looks like the type of person that may try to smuggle cocaine. She got hauled off into Customs - but not for those reasons. With all her work travel and work VISA stuff - they found it odd that she was now travelling for fun and had a few questions for her. Oh well - who doesn't want 5hrs in LA, right?
A few more days before we have to go back to reality of work and committments. In the meantime, we are catching up with friends, developing photos and doing laundry ; )
Thanks for sharing our vacation with us via the blog!
Trip Back to Moorea
Because we enjoyed Moorea so much during the cruise - we took the $9 ferry ride back for a day of fun! This time, however, the weather wasn't as nice. Remember our rain, rain go away post? Well that was a dry day in comparison!! Seriously!
The day started out with a "rocky" ferry trip -- it's only 30 minutes, but 30 minutes in the bathroom is way too long -- right, Katie ; )
When we did arrive we rented Scooters to tour the Island. The guy at the rental shop tried to get us to rent a car instead - but hey we're crazy canucks! The rain was warm, but the wind was not and the scooters did get to 80km/hour.
We were lucky enough to score some ponchos -- making for great photos!!
We did have a great time despite the weather - which actually contributed to Katie's fun - as she got to watch Scott get drenched by the huge wave created by a passing truck. She is still giggling as we write this!
The day ended, much the same way it started out with a "rocky" ferry trip -- it's only 30 minutes, but 30 minutes in the bathroom is way too long -- right, Scott ; )
Who would have thought a Monsoon could be so much fun!
The day started out with a "rocky" ferry trip -- it's only 30 minutes, but 30 minutes in the bathroom is way too long -- right, Katie ; )
When we did arrive we rented Scooters to tour the Island. The guy at the rental shop tried to get us to rent a car instead - but hey we're crazy canucks! The rain was warm, but the wind was not and the scooters did get to 80km/hour.
We were lucky enough to score some ponchos -- making for great photos!!
We did have a great time despite the weather - which actually contributed to Katie's fun - as she got to watch Scott get drenched by the huge wave created by a passing truck. She is still giggling as we write this!
The day ended, much the same way it started out with a "rocky" ferry trip -- it's only 30 minutes, but 30 minutes in the bathroom is way too long -- right, Scott ; )
Who would have thought a Monsoon could be so much fun!
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Another Day In Paradise
Papeete Market
After taking Le Truck downtown (always explore public transportation where ever you go!) we explored the downtown of Papeete, including the local market. Much like the awesome outdoor Seattle Market that we’ve come to love – this too was full of activity and a full selection of flowers, fish, fresh produce, etc…
We actually ran into Ed & Christine who were here until Saturday – we had a beer and a chat and went our separate ways again.
Show Time!
That evening back at our Hotel – they held their evening dinner show – a true Polynesian Experience. Dinner started with a full seafood buffet and was followed by a Polynesian show with traditional dancers, fire throwers and a crowd participation segment. Of course, we got dragged up on stage with about a dozen other people – the guys dancing with a Polynesian girl and the women dancing with a Polynesian warrior. We all danced to one song and then to exit the stage, they took small groups to center stage to show off their new moves…and yes we were dead last – only Katie and Scott left on stage with the Warriors fighting over Katie and the Polynesian Women fighting over Scott. I guess our wedding planner thought it would be ‘funny’ – lucky for you a couple we met on the cruise from Toronto grabbed our camera & the pictures now tell the story…
Rain Rain Go Away
Today we had a 4x4 Quad tour scheduled. So we met with our guide and left in the pouring rain. It was fun, but kinda chilly when you’re going 70km/hour soaking wet. Regardless, once we got to the 4x4 area – it was muddy and fun. But because the trail was so slick, it was a shortened version. But on the BONUS side – they are giving us a Jet Ski/Dolphin Tour on Tuesday morning to make up for the shortened experience!!
The rest of today we are just gonna relax and watch the rain fall from our over water bungalow…oooh romantic : )
After taking Le Truck downtown (always explore public transportation where ever you go!) we explored the downtown of Papeete, including the local market. Much like the awesome outdoor Seattle Market that we’ve come to love – this too was full of activity and a full selection of flowers, fish, fresh produce, etc…
We actually ran into Ed & Christine who were here until Saturday – we had a beer and a chat and went our separate ways again.
Show Time!
That evening back at our Hotel – they held their evening dinner show – a true Polynesian Experience. Dinner started with a full seafood buffet and was followed by a Polynesian show with traditional dancers, fire throwers and a crowd participation segment. Of course, we got dragged up on stage with about a dozen other people – the guys dancing with a Polynesian girl and the women dancing with a Polynesian warrior. We all danced to one song and then to exit the stage, they took small groups to center stage to show off their new moves…and yes we were dead last – only Katie and Scott left on stage with the Warriors fighting over Katie and the Polynesian Women fighting over Scott. I guess our wedding planner thought it would be ‘funny’ – lucky for you a couple we met on the cruise from Toronto grabbed our camera & the pictures now tell the story…
Rain Rain Go Away
Today we had a 4x4 Quad tour scheduled. So we met with our guide and left in the pouring rain. It was fun, but kinda chilly when you’re going 70km/hour soaking wet. Regardless, once we got to the 4x4 area – it was muddy and fun. But because the trail was so slick, it was a shortened version. But on the BONUS side – they are giving us a Jet Ski/Dolphin Tour on Tuesday morning to make up for the shortened experience!!
The rest of today we are just gonna relax and watch the rain fall from our over water bungalow…oooh romantic : )
Friday, October 12, 2007
Moorea and Hotel
Moorea
This is the Island that we think is the most beautiful of all the Tahitian Islands that we have seen during our tour. We spent the day on a small inset island and snorkeled, swam with the sting rays and had an awesome bbq put on by the locals! Both sets of our parents joined us and it was great to spend time with them.
The ship sailed back to Tahiti later in the evening and we had one last dinner with the group and left the ship early to head to our overwater bungalow – impressive views and fantastic service!
Hotel at Tahiti
We are now officially on our honeymoon!! We are spending the next six nights at the resort where we were married. We plan to do a quad tour of the Island, see the market, go back to Moorea for another day – it is only an hour ferry ride – and just spend some time enjoying the resort. We will write more when we get back home!
This is the Island that we think is the most beautiful of all the Tahitian Islands that we have seen during our tour. We spent the day on a small inset island and snorkeled, swam with the sting rays and had an awesome bbq put on by the locals! Both sets of our parents joined us and it was great to spend time with them.
The ship sailed back to Tahiti later in the evening and we had one last dinner with the group and left the ship early to head to our overwater bungalow – impressive views and fantastic service!
Hotel at Tahiti
We are now officially on our honeymoon!! We are spending the next six nights at the resort where we were married. We plan to do a quad tour of the Island, see the market, go back to Moorea for another day – it is only an hour ferry ride – and just spend some time enjoying the resort. We will write more when we get back home!
Bora Bora
We were lucky enough to get to spend 2 days in Bora Bora. The first day we took a local shuttle to the beach and just relaxed…it was wonderful! On the second day we had organized a 4x4 tour of the Island.4x4 Tour of Bora Bora
Warning : If you have back problems, heart problems or think you may be pregant – this tour is NOT for you !
What a great way to tour Bora Bora!!! If you are looking for a 4x4 you should definitely consider a Land Rover – this vehicle took us places that seemed impossible! The moment we we left the dock we were traveling on the sleepest and most rocky & rutted roads we have ever driven on…probably steeper and more rocky & rutted than we would consider riding our mountain bikes on!!! From the mountain tops surrounding Bora Bora we saw the most impressive views and got a great appriciation of the bueaty of the Island. During the tour we were also given a lesson on how the pearl farms throughout the Island culitvate the bueatiful and fanous black Tahitian pearls.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
HUAHINE & COOK ISLANDS
Huahine was our first stop on the cruise and certainly lived up to its beautiful reputation. Home to 6,000 resident, Huahine consists of two small Islands (Huahune Nui and Huahine Itti) connected by a small bridge. We decided to take the Island tour with a guide who really should consider a restaurant instead of running island tours -- he spent more time giving recipes than he did talking about the island!! We looked at it like an added bonus. The tour was two hours (more than enough to see both Islands) We saw some beautiful views, ancient ruins, giant blue eyed eels and the tiny villages. After the tour, we took a shuttle back to the main village and had a walk around the main street (a 3 minute jaunt) follwed by some time on the beach. A wonderful and relaxing day!
We had a day @ Sea to head to the Cook Islands -- a day at the Spa with Ma & Pa Boyd - and a hot stone massage - ahhhh, relaxing!
Once at the Cook Islands, unfortunately the Seas were Angry and the Captain did not feel safe letting the Tenders off to take us to the Cook Islands (sad) But he did tour us around them - and now we are back on a Sea Day to head back. Sunday we are back in the Society Islands and will dock @ Raiatea/Tahaa. We have a drift snorkel planned and are very much looking forward to the experience.
Troubles with photos download - but will will try again soon. Love K&S Boyd
We had a day @ Sea to head to the Cook Islands -- a day at the Spa with Ma & Pa Boyd - and a hot stone massage - ahhhh, relaxing!
Once at the Cook Islands, unfortunately the Seas were Angry and the Captain did not feel safe letting the Tenders off to take us to the Cook Islands (sad) But he did tour us around them - and now we are back on a Sea Day to head back. Sunday we are back in the Society Islands and will dock @ Raiatea/Tahaa. We have a drift snorkel planned and are very much looking forward to the experience.
Troubles with photos download - but will will try again soon. Love K&S Boyd
Wedding Day!
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Katie spent the night with her mom and Scott & Ed were roomies -- not seeing each other before the wedding was tough and brought with it great anticipation tho! The girls went to the Resort early to get ready and the boys had a relaxed morning on the Ship. The +26 and high humidity caused the rain to fall - so the wedding on the Island @ the resort wasn't possible (Sorry to all those who tuned in for the Web Cast!) But the resort was prepared for it and did an amazing job putting together a covered outdoor location where the ceremony could take place.Katie looked amazing and all the details will provide a life time of memories for us. Pictures speak louder than words, so enjoy.... (photos to come soon - we promise!)
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The rain stopped just before the ceremony and continued for the day to make the pictures great. We had a nice champage and cake reception with tons of great food and then we got into our bathing suits and spent the day pool side - how very relaxing.
The Ship left port @ 8pm just as we had dinner in the steak house on board the Ship -- wicked food! We had our first dance with a song that Ed picked out about giving his daughter away (Heartland - I Loved Her First) Very touching - thanks Dad! It was a perfect day - thank you to everyone who helped make it exactly what we hoped for!
We're Off!
Plane Ride
Our Journey began with an early flight from Calgary to LAX - hoping all our luggage will make it to Tahiti at the same time we do! The fun begins with our trip from LA to tahiti -- Katie got to spend the 8hr flight next to the Cracker Lady. She brought with her a costco size box of Cheese & Crackers to feed her oversize son (did we mention he's 40 years old and takes up two airplance seats?!) He is sitting behind us and she fed him crackers until the entire box was gone -- very disturbing images should now haunt you like they do us!
Resort
We arrived in tahiti and go thru Customs (a straw hut!) We head to our Resort and fight the urge to sleep -- we explore the Hotel which is amazing in the dark - but morning can't come soo enough. We find a hammock to relax in, order some room service and call it a night.
The daylight comes and the colours revealed are fantastic - a dozen shades of blue water and it's +28 by 10am. We meet with our wedding planner and go over the details. She quickly puts us at ease and we're content that the wedding tomorrow will go off without a hitch, so we head to the Ship and meet Ed, Christine, Adam and Roxcie who are all here early too. We explore the City and find markets and such -- all of which give you a real sense of the local culture- Fun! The rest of the gang joins us int he evening - tired from their travel, but energized by the group that has gathered. Let the Fun begin!!
Our Journey began with an early flight from Calgary to LAX - hoping all our luggage will make it to Tahiti at the same time we do! The fun begins with our trip from LA to tahiti -- Katie got to spend the 8hr flight next to the Cracker Lady. She brought with her a costco size box of Cheese & Crackers to feed her oversize son (did we mention he's 40 years old and takes up two airplance seats?!) He is sitting behind us and she fed him crackers until the entire box was gone -- very disturbing images should now haunt you like they do us!
Resort
We arrived in tahiti and go thru Customs (a straw hut!) We head to our Resort and fight the urge to sleep -- we explore the Hotel which is amazing in the dark - but morning can't come soo enough. We find a hammock to relax in, order some room service and call it a night.
The daylight comes and the colours revealed are fantastic - a dozen shades of blue water and it's +28 by 10am. We meet with our wedding planner and go over the details. She quickly puts us at ease and we're content that the wedding tomorrow will go off without a hitch, so we head to the Ship and meet Ed, Christine, Adam and Roxcie who are all here early too. We explore the City and find markets and such -- all of which give you a real sense of the local culture- Fun! The rest of the gang joins us int he evening - tired from their travel, but energized by the group that has gathered. Let the Fun begin!!
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