Thursday, October 25, 2012

Dreamy white beach


Do not forget your sunhat and sunscreen here, as beneath the sunny skies the sun was very hot.
We only had one day that it  rained and that was such a downpour. We were taking the boat over to the mainland of Vaitape, when the heavens opened and  we were all handed a little box, in it was a plastic poncho, which we were very grateful for this to keep our clothes dry.
The tropical rain storm did not last long  and the bright sun came out again and everything was a little steamy for a while.

The hibiscus and bougainvillea flowers made a pretty show around the gardens of the resort

The infinity pool was lovely    
I want to thank everyone for visiting and the lovely comments you leave, it makes me happy.
Also many thanks to new followers.
I wish you all a wonderful rest of the week
hugs
Carolyn
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46 comments:

  1. Stan and Jody GabaraOctober 25, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing.

    Jody

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  2. LeslieOctober 25, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    So pretty Carolyn :) I love those hibiscus! You are SO right regarding the sun in the tropics.. it feels like fire on the skin!

    xx
    leslie

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  3. Happy-SonneOctober 25, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Dear Carolyn
    You had a wonderful trip. What a nice place. Those pictures are so beautiful.
    Thank you also very much for the nice comment on my blog.
    I wish you a wonderful rest of the week.
    Love and hugs Yvonne

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  4. ClaudiaOctober 25, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Dear Carolyn,
    what a beautiful place! The Hibiscus and Bourgainvilleas...georgeous! and the Colour of the water.......a real paradise, you have been!
    Thank you for sharing those wonderful pictures with us!
    have a happy day,
    Love and hugs,
    Claudia

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  5. hi-dOctober 25, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Hello Carolyn,
    I can now see why you took a blogging break!!! What gorgeous photos from the past couple of posts. That water looks amazing along with the gorgeous flowers. I am so glad you got to go on this trip. What a memorable time. Thanks so much for sharing these photos... :)
    Heidi

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  6. DortheOctober 25, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Dear Carolyn,
    my oh my--the pink Hibiscus flower is so beautiful,-and that place really like a dream.I can imagine the rain storm was very heavy there, and that it does not rain very often,in summer time.
    Wish you a wonderful day, back in more "normal" temperatures :-)
    xo,Dorthe

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  7. thriftwoodOctober 25, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Simply beautiful ...

    Claire xxx

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  8. OlaOctober 25, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    the first shot is just amazing!
    Blog about life and travelling
    Blog about cooking

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  9. Marsha @ Tattered ChickOctober 26, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    WOW, just gorgeous. Love the first photo with the water, the white sand, postcard perfect!

    xoxo

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  10. Castles Crowns and CottagesOctober 26, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    WOW, WOW! No wonder this place is so beautiful; downpours make for a beautiful paradise! HOw lovely is this beach. I think a beach as such has to be my favorite spot on the planet. HAPPY DAY CAROLYN! Anita

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  11. Linda POctober 26, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    What a wonderful time you must have had! The colours are stunning in your photos, especially the sea and the flowers. Now you have beautiful memories of a special trip.

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  12. TammyOctober 26, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    Good thing it was just one of this quick summer storms. Such a lovely, relaxing place to visit. Hope you are having a wonderful week. Tammy

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  13. Sabrina MOctober 26, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    beautiful photos !! thanks for sharing btw mind to following each other?

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  14. ETT RÖTT MONOGRAMOctober 26, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    Wonderful photos, i wish i was there.
    Hugs
    AnnaMaria

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  15. JeanneOctober 26, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Beautiful postings indeed.
    I love the gorgeous photographs.
    Much love and many blessings
    Love you
    Jeanne

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  16. Down by the seaOctober 26, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    What a beautiful place, I love the colours of the sand, sea and the hibiscus.
    Thank you for showing us such a beautiful place.
    Sarah x

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  17. It's meOctober 26, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Owwww looooove your pictures.....love from me...xxx..

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  18. Couture CarrieOctober 26, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Dreamy, indeed!
    Thanks for sharing these gorgeous pics, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  19. orchid0324October 26, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Dearest Carolyn,
    Oh my, I enjoyed the pictures again, my friend♡♡♡ Your pictures are really beautiful and loved the clear blue sky and the Hibiscus and Bourgainvilleas(*^_^*)　How beautiful☆☆☆ Let us show your suntan in your next post p;)

    Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  20. NancyOctober 26, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Hello Carolyn...
    Oh my...such gorgeous pictures! I have wanted to Tahiti since I was very young...it just seems like such a dreamy place and your pictures are proof of that!!
    I am so happy for you...such a lovely holiday.

    I am glad you have your Mom settled...it is never easy to take them out of their home. And Marcel...I know you are a very proud Mom. You have such talented kids!

    Whew...finally getting over to visit!
    Take care...
    Hugs, Nancy

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  21. marykapsiOctober 26, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Dear Carolyn, thanks a lot for sharing those pictures and feelings with us!
    Have an amazing weekend also!
    MaryFashionLove on Facebook
    MaryFashionLove

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  22. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 26, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Dearest Carolyn,

    Oh those tropical showers can take you by surprise but you dry off soon when the sun comes back. Sweet gesture of handing out those boxes with raincoats.
    So glad you got to enjoy your paradise time.
    Hugs to you,
    Mariette

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  23. PamOctober 26, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Hi Carolyn, What a beautiful dreamy white resort! Love all the photos and sweet memories of your trip! I am now following your blog and will be visiting again soon.
    xo Pam

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  24. lovestitchOctober 26, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Hello Carolyn,
    So glad you had a wonderful trip to a wonderful place! :) Love your photos, thanks a lot for sharing. The hibicus just reminds me of my childhood, lots of memories to remember!
    Thank you for your kind comments so far, you enjoy a lovely weekend ahead!
    Hugs, LS x

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  25. ZuzanaOctober 26, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Oh Carolyn, we are suppose to get subzero temperatures and snow, your images are dreamy and to die for.;) It must have been a lovely vacation.;) Thank you for bringing a bit of summer to our late autumn.;)
    have a great weekend,
    xoxo

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  26. margits bastelstubeOctober 26, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    Dear Carolyn,
    what wonderful pictures of your vacation. The sun feels so good (because there is very foggy and cold). I wish you wonderful days!
    Many greetings and hugs
    margit

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  27. Silvia NegrettiOctober 27, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    Hello Carolyn,

    What a wonderful trip! sea, sun, flowers, all is so beautiful!
    Have a great day!
    xxx


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  28. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEOctober 27, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    It looks absolutely gorgeous! Just as I'd imagined. You make me want to go even more so than before. :)

    Have a wonderful weekend, Carolyn! xoxo

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  29. AnaOctober 27, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Oh Carolyn,
    You visit the prettiest places...Thank you for letting us tag along. Great pictures. Wishing you a wonderful weekend my sweet friend.

    ❤Ana

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  30. Bella SinclairOctober 27, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Gorgeous flowers, and wow, that infinity pool is incredible! Happy weekend! xoxo

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  31. Crafty Green PoetOctober 27, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    what lovely photos in this and the previous post. That white beach is amazing

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  32. MoniqueOctober 28, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    It's a heaven! Wonderful trip!

    Kisses

    Monique

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  33. koraleeOctober 28, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    Joy...and thank you for sharing...I am getting out my mittens to wear today. xoxo

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  34. Shane PollardOctober 28, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    I need a little sojourn in Tahiti after seeing your wonderful pics!!
    The colour of the water, sky and sand is pristine - a tropical paradise!

    I will keep coming back to this lovely post and let your amazing photos take me there in my dreams!!

    Shane ♥

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  35. A Fanciful LifeOctober 28, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    What a fabulous trip! The water is so pretty with the over water villas. A true vacation! Enjoy exploring the tropical paradise!
    Sharon

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  36. SheilaOctober 28, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Beautiful photos! :)

    xo - Sheila
    www.sheislovelyblog.com

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  37. smartcatOctober 29, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    So pretty...especially the hibiscus. We are waiting for the remnants of Sandy....mostly rain and some wind.

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  38. UnknownOctober 29, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    followed you back :)

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  39. Angelsdoor * PennyOctober 29, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Oh Carolyn,
    What a beautiful spot to vacation.
    Do you feel relaxed? I know I would.
    Thank you so much for coming over to view the mouse ballet and your most kind words... They made my day!
    fondly,
    Penny

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  40. MartinOctober 29, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    All the more beautiful because of you my dear. xxx

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  41. Celestina MarieOctober 29, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Carolyn, what an amazing trip. Those white beaches just call me in.
    Your pics are lovely and I know you will have great memories of this time away forever. The flowers are gorgeous.
    So glad the weather was so nice except for the one rain.

    How is your dear mother doing? Hope well.
    Thank you for stopping by and your kind comment. Have a great week.
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  42. AnonymousOctober 30, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    I love the flowers, such wonderful, vibrant colours !!
    Have a great day.

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  43. Red Rose AlleyOctober 30, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    The beach is beautiful, Carolyn. I don't know what my kids would do without the sand and the water, they love it so. The hibiscus are such a pretty color. I always enjoy your travel pictures. Have a good week.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  44. DeannaOctober 30, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    Carolyn, You are so lucky to be entering into spring like weather!!!
    Your pics are so pretty.

    The leaves on our trees are nearly all blown off and the cold wind is blowing in. I will visit your place in blogland often during our cold winter months. It is refreshing to see flowers and beautiful beaches.

    I wish I could pop in and put my toes in the sand. Will just have to look at the gorgeous pics!
    God bless,
    d

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  45. Lynn ProctorOctober 30, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    wow simply gorgeous!

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  46. Hayu MaselliJuly 2, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    Dear Sweet Carolyn,

    Oh finally today I am succeed to followed you;). it has been 2 days of weekend my internet so slowly. Thanks so much for your lovely message. I do very happy to meet and followed you too.
    wow beautiful place to spend the summer vacation.
    I miss my hometown really to when I saw hibiscus,frangipani and bougainvillea.

    take a good care have a great week
    hugs to you

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