We spent several more days in Tahiti after we left the Yacht Club in Arue, moving for one night to Papeete’s main harbour and the Yacht Quai, which was a good place to do some paperwork and other boat-related chores but a bit loud and expensive ($45 per night, no services, and tied to the side of a public walkway, a nice one but still not ideal). As compensation, however, it’s kind of novel to be right downtown and the yachtmaster was super helpful and welcoming.
Our guests Donald and Camilla gracefully partook of a slice of the grittier side of our cruising lifestyle as we marched them mercilessly around the streets of Papeete at high noon while looking for things like officials to sign the paperwork and random little engine pieces. They have been such amazing guests, helping out with all of the boat chores and going above and beyond with their rigging, mechanical and culinary talents.