Like the legend of the phoenix, all ends with beginnings.
Our vacation in Polynesia ends where it started, in the colorful town of Papeete. Some people say it's not worth the trip, that is ugly, dirty and dangerous, but to be honest, it made me feel relieved. As if I was back to some asphalt, stores, homeless, cars and restaurants. You know, a city.
1. Le Mairie de Papeete
Vague imitation of the old Queen's Palace (from 1800), Papeete's city hall is a colorful building, specially in Christmas time, when the elements from the parade are shown in the garden.
The tooth cart was my favorite, by far.
Anyone can do Santa, but few can manage to make a tooth looking that charming.
2. The Chinese Temple
Oddly enough, 12% of the Polynesian population are Chinese. I'd say, 100% of that 12% live in Papeete. Seriously. Not a single Chinese market, restaurant in any of the islands we've seen so far. Arrive to Papeete and BOOM, three neighborhoods packed.
Still, the temples are my favorite part.
3. Marché de Papeete
Along with other Independence monuments, spread here and there, the Marché is the best place to buy some souvenirs, either as oil, cookies or pearl. It has everything under the same roof. For those of you into pearls, make sure to check out Robert Wan's Museé de la Perle as well as the Tahitian Pearl Market.
Try a coconut. They are better than coke.
Look, I got one of these
Having left all shopping home, we left to watch our last Pacific sunset. For quite a long time.
Thanks Polynesia, it was nice while it lasted.
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