what i bought/saw during vacation
Grace
a semi-moratorium before, knowing that there were things I wanted in Tahiti
that can't be found elsewhere.
For gifts:
tiare (a special flower found only in that part of the world, has a distinct
lovely smell different from other gardenias) perfume
vanilla perfume--both made there.
loose black pearls--we were constantly finding ones at such reasonable
prices we couldn't say no, so guess what everyone's getting for Xmas
1 black pearl illusion necklace
1 black pearl pendant
pareos
1 tapa painting of hibiscus flowers
yellow shells necklaces--native to the area, unusal and rare
raffia and black pearl necklaces--a special folk art form from the area,
found a couple for $12-16.
monoi
monoi soap
handcarved spoons etc.
vanilla
For us/me:
textiles in the local prints
2 signed tapa painting for the collection
1 black pearl bracelet, all pearls, matches a necklace I have, $100 so I
couldn't say no
tiare perfume from a local perfumer we met the last time we were there
a yellow shell lei choker
a coconut leaf market tote
1 back-friendly tahitian print backpack you wear like a sash and can flip
around easily--I like a lot
All the local women carried elaborate coconut leaf woven bags, box-shaped
with handles and lined w/ tropical prints. They were interesting, but not
travel-friendly and for the price I couldn't see myself giving it enough
use.
Many women wore the pareos in the streets, also in the captial, some turning
them into elaborate dresses. Loved this look.
Many of the French women still wore capris.
Black pearls everywhere.
Lots of flowers in the hair.
Thanks for reading.
Kathy135
>Hi Everyone! Hope you all are well. We just got back from vacation. I was on
>a semi-moratorium before, knowing that there were things I wanted in Tahiti
>that can't be found elsewhere.
I hope you liked it. I hated it when we went because it was so filthy. The
black sand on the one side of the island is also torture on swim suits.
We had a dual reason for going there. We had donated and purchased things for
a church there.
Another reason I did not like it there. Some quarantine was going on there at
Bora Bora and I got so sick.
Kathy
Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.
Gore Vidal
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maidm
> Hi Everyone! Hope you all are well. We just got back from vacation. I was on
> a semi-moratorium before, knowing that there were things I wanted in Tahiti
> that can't be found elsewhere.
Sounds like an awesome trip, I especially love the part about flowers in the
hair. Thanks for writing!
I-Wei
stellaglo
"Grace" <anjs...@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
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> All the local women carried elaborate coconut leaf woven bags, box-shaped
> with handles and lined w/ tropical prints. They were interesting, but not
> travel-friendly and for the price I couldn't see myself giving it enough
> use.
> Many women wore the pareos in the streets, also in the captial, some
turning
> them into elaborate dresses. Loved this look.
> Many of the French women still wore capris.
> Black pearls everywhere.
> Lots of flowers in the hair.
> Thanks for reading.
oh, it sounds so wonderful!! thanks for writing this, grace!!
CarolCorb
While wearing black pearls.
Carol
Audra Dean
your experience!!
xoxo,
Audra
On Sat, 24 Aug 2002 13:13:19 -0700, "Grace" <anjs...@ix.netcom.com>
wrote:
>Black pearls everywhere.
>Lots of flowers in the hair.
>Thanks for reading.
To e-mail, subtract 1!
Jo Ann
Jo Ann
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>>From: "Grace" anjs...@ix.netcom.com
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>>Hi Everyone! Hope you all are well. We just got back from vacation. I was on
>>a semi-moratorium before, knowing that there were things I wanted in Tahiti
>>that can't be found elsewhere.
>
>I hope you liked it. I hated it when we went because it was so filthy. The
>black sand on the one side of the island is also torture on swim suits.
>We had a dual reason for going there. We had donated and purchased things
>for
>a church there.
>Another reason I did not like it there. Some quarantine was going on there
>at
>Bora Bora and I got so sick.
ewww! Dirty places!
And Europe is so, well, OLD!
Thank goodness for Disney World, I say.
Jo Ann
Laurie0512
lot of fun there!
Laurie
Frayed
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Grace
It really is a place of incredible beauty, both in terms of the place and
people. It was fascinating to be in a place where fashion has developed so
independently, and balances the past and present. It is definitely 2002
there, but you can still see some of Gauguin's Tahiti as well.
ahmward
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What a fabulous trip, Grace. Please put me on your Christmas list!
Audrey
Lily
<<It is definitely 2002 there, but you can still see some of Gauguin's
Tahiti as well.>>
Exactly who I was picturing when you described the flowers in the hair
and the pareos!
Lily
Lily
(or not so) desire to go to Tahiti? And you've gone more than once? Be
still, my heart.
Lily [jellus, but hiding it very well, don't you think?]