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Ya know, This page was updated on the warm beach: 22 March, 2024
LEAP 2024 2024 LEAP
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"Bora Bora"
[ That Tiny Little Pacific Island, 170 miles WNW of Tahiti, French Polynesia ]
"Leap 2024" Is Coming Up Oh So Fast, (→ click here ←) To See When.
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.our bora bora is now history, but here below is all the old words n stuff.
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"Leap Leap 2024 2024 Bora Bora"
this is best read with a full size computer screen and / or printed
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Leapers:
"Holy Smokes" "Your Already Here".
Welcome to Beautiful Warm French Polynesia.
Relax, Have a Cold Hinano,
After x4 Years of Planning & Preparing to Participate & Play & Partyyyyyyy at “Leap Leap 2024 2024 Bora Bora” it’s finallllllly time.
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Now that you are here on Bora Bora, reference right here by day-date for “Thee Big Plan”
latest revisions / daily details / times / locations / etc.
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* updated 01mar24 / elvis has left the island
* updated 29feb24 / change in venue to "le moana restaurant overwater tiki bar = see 01mar24
* updated 28feb24 / taxi to bora bora beach club = see 28feb24
* updated 26feb24 / opening meet n greet changed to the pool bar at 4:44pm = see 26feb24
* updated 15feb24 / change in website format = for easy reference
* updated 08feb24 / time set for after-after party in ppt = see 01mar24
* updated 01feb24 / re change location of opening party = see 26feb24
* updated 24jan24 / re main island to resort boat shuttle reserved under "ilves" = see 26feb24
* updated 20jan24 / anniversary dinner to be held on main island at "bora bora beach club" = see 28feb24
* updated 03jan24 / currency / latest exchange rates = see traveleapointers
* updated 03jan24 / electric = plugs n sockets = see traveleapointers
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be sure to click on “refresh page” on “your” devise regularly.
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"Leap 2024 Bora" prepared as four (x4) nights on the islands of Bora Bora
( 26, 27, 28, 29 february, 2024 )
and "optional" x1 night in Pape'ete, on the main island of Tahiti
( 01 march, 2024 )
* ( tba = event / location / time "To Be Announced" )
* ( stc = event / location / time "Subject To Change" )
* ( pn = party night )
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26feb24mon ↓
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"it's not how you get there, it's how you arrive". however you do it, surprise us. arrive (moto-mute, airport code "bob") on the island of bora bora, take the boat over and check in to your fabulous polynesian beach lodging.
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sunlight hours = grab a beach chair, a cool beverage, settle in and finally relax, you’ve been waiting four long years for this.
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evening (pn1) = 4:44pm / shhhhhhhh, ready, “surprise !!! rob and donna !!!” at the “leap leap 2024 2024 bora bora opening ceremonies” meet n greet happy hour, to be held in and around the "pool tiki bar" and dinner at the tamura grill (https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pptbnci-conrad-bora-bora-nui/dining/upa-upa/) at the “conrad bora bora nui resort” on motu to'opua, bora bora, french polynesia, at 4:44pm. where of course, you too will be surprised meeting all your really fun fellow leapers. since you actually showed up, helk, the first ice cold "hinano" beer is on us, whilst those soft island breezes, entice us with teases, of sunsets terrific, o'er the blue south pacific. show up, start the party right, party down, it’s you, it’s now, it’s bora bora.
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>>> fyi: hotel info is: conrad bora bora nui resort hotel, bp 502 vaitape, bora bora 98730 pf, +689-40-60-3300, web site = (https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pptbnci-conrad-bora-bora-nui/?wt.mc_id=zlada0ww1xx2psh3ggl4amphtbrd5dkt6multibr7_153682779_1003528&gclid=eaiaiqobchmiitdp0ata-wivwaotbh32na8deaayasaaegkvvvd_bwe&gclsrc=aw.ds)
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>>> fyi: if you are "not" booked (room/lodging) at the “conrad bora bora nui resort” but intend to join us at the opening ceremonies, you will need to arrange a boat shuttle from the main island to the conrad resort. we have been working with ms chloe metais at the resort to make this as easy as possible for you here → on 26feb24 monday @ 4:15pm, if you are "not" booked at the “conrad bora bora nui resort” but intend to join us, please be at the “vaitape quay” (vaitape town / bora bora main island / shuttle boat docks) no later than 4:15 pm. check in with the “conrad boat greeter”, advise them that you are reserved under the name “ilves” for dinner at the “upa upa" lounge sushi restaurant / bar.
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>>> a change in venue has our opening surprise ceremonies at the "pool bar" and dinner at the "tamura beach grill" of the conrad bora bora nui resort, about 100 feet from the previously announced location, same time etc.
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>>> dress is resort casual (swimwear not allowed)
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>>> more to come
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27feb24tue ↓
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wake up on stunning warm bora bora. look out over that beautiful south pacific ocean, check the temperature – the wind chill is 88° degrees.
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sunlight hours = maybe start with a "floating breakfast", maybe fulfill your own island fantasies and curiosities, explore, relax, do “your thing” or “no thing”. (fyi: if you are wishing to do a scheduled activity or make a special plan of "your own" this would be the day/night to go for it). rob n donna wana go snorkeling.
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evening = 4:44pm "pool 'leap leap' gathering" at the bora bora nui resort's "tarave swim up pool / bar". ( https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pptbnci-conrad-bora-bora-nui/dining/tarava/ ). for those that start trickling back in from the day's experiences, re-meet other leapers for a drink or maybe a bite to eat, just lay back and hang out, for those that wish to partake. again, if you are wishing to make a special plan of "your own" ("dah" romantic evening, whatever etc), this might / would be the day / evening / opportunity to plan it.
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>>> more to come
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28feb24wed ↓
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wake up to the sound of the ocean, look out over the beach of thee beautiful island of bora bora, maybe enjoy a floating breakfast.
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sunlight hours = it's all about the warm waters, dive / fish / scuba / hike / snorkel / tan / indulge / tour / bike / boat / play / sightsee etc. actually, it’s all about you. if you are already on the main island, meet us at 4:44 for dinner.
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evening (pn2) = 4:44pm (stc / subject to change) “rob n donna’s leap anniversary eve seafarer dinner party”. plan to meet over at matira beach, on the main island, at an easygoing tiki hut-style bar & grill called the "bora bora beach club" ( borabora-beachclub.com ). matira beach is a couple miles down from the main vaitape quay boat shuttle docks. (the "final official" info / head count / directions and details will to be provided / confirmed at opening ceremonies). a great place for a celebration and maybe even a major hint about leap 2028.
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>>> bora bora beach club / restaurant, bp 123 matira beach, bora-bora 98730, french polynesia, +689-40-67-52-50, borabora-beachclub.com .
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>>> r&d will be coming by boat to the main docks on the main island arriving there at 4:30pm on the way to bora bora beach club....... if you have not yet made arrangements with bora bora beach club for a ride, bora bora beach club / restaurant, bp 123 matira beach, bora-bora 98730, french polynesia, +689-40-67-52-50, borabora-beachclub.com . then there might be room in the "free" taxi with us at 5:00pm from the vaitape docks, or just show up at the docks and we will wing it. prepare for many "hinano". if you have made arrangements, c u there around 5pm
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>>> dress is casual
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>>> all thee leapers foto night
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>>> where is leap 2028
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>>> more to come
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29feb24thr / leap day ↓
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wake up to a gorgeous warm “leap day” on bora bora.
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sunlight hours = get that tattoo, buy that seashell, visit that old site or whatever you always wanted to do in bora bora.
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evening = 4:44pm till the sun goes down. wander on down to the beach at the “bora bora nui” for sunset, we will raise our glass' to a “fabulous leap 2024 / to rob n donna’s anniversary / to bora bora" (ok, so it's x3 raises), as the sun sets into the calm blue pacific. it’s “our” last night in bora bora, so, caszsual out, eat, drink, play, hang, stare, and/or/also just plain relax and have a long overdue visit.
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>>> more to come
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01mar24fri ↓
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wake up to the sweet calm breezes on bora bora.
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sunlight hours = it’s your holiday, stay as long as you wish, do whatever you desire.
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* optional = rob & donna plan to fly real nice n slow, from moto-mute (airport code "bob") bora bora, a relaxed 45 minutes back over to pape’ete (airport code "ppt") tahiti.
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in the evening (pn3) (time = 4:44 pm) take pleasure in a “debriefing - 'after party' party” which will be a cultural and gastronomic delight, planned at the "le moana restaurant" (40-42-20-21) on/over the water mid way (by the roundabout) in the waterfront park at 4:44pm, papeete.
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wake up in beautiful pape’ete and the hustle n bustle of tahiti’s main city.
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sunlight hours = maybe a visit to the “black pearl” market, the local "open bazaar" or maybe just a swim and a day doing absolutely nothing.
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* optional = depart to world destinations.
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So Let's Get In The ♫ Mood ♪
Learn Thee Words
we are happy to announce our “Leap 2024 Party Theme ♫ Song” ↔ “Bora Bora”
revised n plagiarized n modified just for “leap 2024”.
originally titled hully gully, then wooly bully, with innovative music by sam the sham & the pharaohs, it was played late the night rob n donna met.
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so to hear ♫ it, click here → ( listen to the leap 2024 bora bora theme song )
or → copy/paste ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv5cXss5cPg ) or → google “i want to hear wooly bully”
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sing ♫ along now with the “leap 2024” revised lyrics / here we go
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♫ sing it now, sing it ♫
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uno, dos, one, two, trés, quarto!
aahyyy
bora bora
watch it now, watch it, here it comes
watch it, he’ll get you
donna told roby, about a thing she saw, had two big gills, and a seafood claw
bora boraaaaa, bora bora
bora bora, bora bora, bora bora
donna told roby, “let’s don’t take no chance, let’s all be leapers, come and learn to dance”
bora boraaaaaaa, bora bora
bora bora, bora bora, bora bora (watch it now)
(watch it, watch it, watch it)
aahyyyyyy drive, drive, drive
donna told roby, “that’s the thing to do, get you someone really special, thad be me you fool”
bora boraaaa, bora bora
bora bora, bora bora, bora bora (leap it now)
(leap it, leap it, leap it)
you got it, you got it, you got it
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Questions & Answers
Q = what is tahiti national dish ?
A = "poisson cru" (ia ota) is the national dish of tahiti, and can be found in most restaurants. this melt-in-your-mouth entrée consists of raw fish and diced vegetables soaked in coconut milk and marinated with lime juice.
"chevrettes". another popular tahitian dish, are tasty freshwater shrimp which can also be found throughout the islands. chevrettes à la vanille et coco is the proper name for this! the best vanilla in the world comes from tahiti, and tahitian chefs are known for their fabulous creamy coconut and vanilla sauces. this rich recipe uses shrimp, but you could also use fish or chicken. enjoy!"
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Q = what is the most popular beer in tahiti?
A = "hinano" is a brand of beer produced in tahiti by the brewery of tahiti. it is by far the most popular brand in french polynesia. hinano is originally the name of pandanus flower or fara in tahitian. flower which is also very fragrant. with its iconic logo, a young tahitian woman in a floral pareu, a must try is the golden hinano lager, better known as “the beer of tahiti.” brewed in tahiti since 1955, hinano has a selection of 3 distinct beers.
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Q = are you two still planning your “leap leap 2024 2024 bora bora” anniversary trip?
A = absolutely !!! yes, see above, for sure, bora bora (french polynesia) is now back open for visitors / business and it appears one can safely / reasonably travel there, so, yes, absolutely, rob & donna will be there, (relaxing in that soft hammock overlooking the beautiful blue water in the picture), for leap leap 2024 2024 bora bora.
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Q = can we bring a friend ?
A = yes, of course, anyone you would have in your home is welcome
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Q = when will you pretty much know "your" plans for sure ?
A = all done (subject to small changes), see plan / schedule above.
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Q = how can we find out international travel requirements etc ?
A = one "none official" way is to go to / click here → ( https://www.united.com/en/us/timatic?i=TIMATIC&POS=US&POS=US ) and enter "french polynesia”. another is to contact "your" government, state department or embassy.
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Q = are there any good web sites that you recommend for info ?
A = click here ↓
or here → ( https://www.traveloffpath.com/americans-can-now-fly-nonstop-to-tahiti-from-these-4-u-s-cities/ )
or here → ( https://www.hemispheresmag.com/oceania/french-polynesia/tahiti/islands-of-tahiti/three-perfect-days-the-islands-of-tahiti/ )
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Q = whats the latest passport / visa requirements for bora bora ?
A = per the usa state department 26oct23, but never believe me, always check for yours. entry requirements for french polynesia: [ but be sure to check against your own country / passport at: [ https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country ] .
passport validitiy: six months & blank passport pages: one page per stamp & tourist visa required: not required for u.s. citizens for stays under 90 days & currency restrictions for entry: 1 200 000f cfp (10 000€) & currency restrictions for exit: 1 200 000f cfp (10 000€) & vaccinations: none [ but be sure to check against your own country / passport at:
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Q = come on now, is this all for real ?
A = duhhhhhhh, can all y'all believe this gal,,, we've all been waiting x4 years since panama,,, of course she can't believe it.
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traveLEAPointers
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the below info is fyi only, check your specific requirements from an official source in your country.
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bora bora (as part of french polynesia):
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updated info at: ( https://www.united.com/en/us/timatic?i=TIMATIC&POS=US&POS=US )
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summary
conditional. the traveler will need to hold travel documents as detailed below.
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french polynesia
passport
passport required.
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document validity:
passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the period of intended stay.
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visa
visa required. (however)
however there is a visa exemption for nationals of the u.s.a. (and select other nationals) with a normal passport for a maximum stay of 90 days.
the maximum stay is granted within 180 days.
extension of stay possible.
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health
vaccination against yellow fever required if arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting countries with risk of yellow fever transmission .
exempt from yellow fever vaccination:
children under 1 year of age.
passengers transiting countries with risk of yellow fever transmission within 12 hours if not leaving the transit areas.
travel documents:
since the recent travel effects started (seems like that was the day we returned from the last leap 2020 panama), there has been a large gap in lead times required for international passport / visa / known traveler / etc travel document processing. if your travel documents need a new issue or renewal, now is a good time to get it started. check that your documents are in order, so you are ready to travel. (fyi: aaa has great service to get everything from passport photos to expediting passport and visa services). passport info forms and fees:
passport n visa:
at this time travelers can enter bora bora for 90 days every six months without a visa. passports must be valid for at least three months (with pre approval) and proof of onward travel may be required. proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry to bora bora if arriving from a region with the virus. specifically u.s. citizens do not need a visa for tahiti / french polynesia if entering on a regular tourist passport and staying no more than 90 days every six months. proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required if arriving from a specific region.
vaccinations:
yellow fever / cv-19 / jab / test / etc. requirements (subject to change). this is and will be an altering issue between now and leap 2024 as variants expose themselves etc. at present, what is required today (thee french polynesia health registration form) may modify tomorrow. a proof of cv-19 vaccination may be required for international travelers. we highly suggest that if you have an "international certificate of vaccination" that you carry that / your yellow "international certificate of vaccination" (world health organization, proof of vaccination) card, signed by whom ever gives you your yellow fever / covid-19 vaccination. for u.s. citizens the "cdc covid-19 vaccination record card" is not required. ( as of 01nov22 testing is "not" required to re-enter the usa ). this card will also show any vax for yellow fever.
connections in japan:
thu, jun 30, 2022, ual pass travel - connections in japan
per ual newsline: if you are booking pass travel on united, with a connection in japan, there are currently some government regulations you must consider, or you will be denied boarding on your flight to japan. this includes connecting from united to another united or other airline flight, as well as connecting from another airline to a united flight. you must hold a confirmed onward booking to a destination outside of japan. you must have all documents required to travel to that destination outside of japan. your connecting flight must depart the same calendar day as your arrival in japan. no overnight stays are permitted. if connecting at nrt, you may not connect between united and a low-cost airline. we suggest revisiting this in 90 days.
usa real id enforcement:
the usa department of homeland security has extended the real id full enforcement date by 19 months, from october 1, 2021 to may 3, 2023, due to circumstances resulting from the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. on may 3, 2023, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a real id-compliant driver's license or identification card, state-issued enhanced driver's license, or another tsa-acceptable form of identification at airport security checkpoints for u.s. domestic air travel.
u.s. embassy:
when traveling it is very helpful to find out exactly where the u.s. embassy or consulates are located. keep the address written down in case you have a legal problem, you lose your passport, you need medical attention, or you want to report a crime. be sure to keep a copy of your passport with you (and give one to a travel partner) in case you lose the original. while there is no embassy on bora bora, there is a u.s. consul serving the region:
centre tamanu iti, 1er etage. 98718 punaauia. french polynesia. telephone:+(689) 426-535. fax:+(689) 508-096.
airfares:
there are huge $ differences in price of airfare depending on day-of-the-week vs international departure cities, especially weekday vs weekend, that you chose to travel. check a couple of days before, and/or a couple of days after and $ compare.
currency:
the money / currency in bora bora, french polynesia, is the xpf – cfp. xpf and cfp are the same currency. cfp stands for central pacific franc, whereas xpf is the symbol the currency trades under on international exchange markets.
as of 01jan24 the approximate conversion) 1 cfp franc equals = 0.009 united states dollar and/or 1.00 us dollar = 109.00 cfp francs. confused yet?
use a calculator or maybe best just to round it up/down and say “one cfp franc = one usa ¢ cent”
$1.00 (thad be 100 usa ¢ cents) = cfp 100 (thad be french polynesian central pacific francs). maybe just use your credit card.
electric plugs / sockets
what type of plugs and sockets are used in french polynesia? when you are going on a trip to french polynesia, be sure to pack the appropriate travel plug adapter that fits the local sockets for 230v. in french polynesia, types "C" and "E" are the official standards. french polynesia has standardized on the same plugs and receptacles as france, just like all other french overseas territories. since type f plugs are identical to type e plugs, they can also be used with type e sockets.
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As Usual at Leap Gatherings
Please, It’s best
No - Pets, Small Kids, Politics, Religion or Smoking
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as it too has updates / changes from what we originally thought / planned
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"Leap 2024"
As many of you know by now, we x2 / Donna & Rob (thad be us), were married on Leap Day 1992 (2/29/92 at 2:29) and since then we have of course had only seven (do the math) anniversaries. It has been customary to throw an adventure / leap party to celebrate our anniversary on a different continent every four years, each leap year.
For that reason, over 80 (one over) of you have joined us and have leaped All Seven Of The Great Continents, Antarctica, Africa, Europe, South America, North America, Asia and Australia.
Since it appears that we may be out of continents,
It was thus appropriate that our eighth “Leap 2024” Anniversary Party would simply be a
"Sadie Hawkins / Ladies Choice”
anywhere in the world. And the lady chose :
A Surprise, Literally
It Was Donna’s Choice This “Leap 2024” And She Has Chosen
The Pearl of the Pacific → "Bora Bora"
That Warm Enchanting Island, 170 Miles WNW Of Tahiti, Out There In Warm French Polynesia at 16°30’00”S, 151°44’00”W
She Also Desires Your Presents To Be A Surprise
“ To Us ”
Approximately 777 Days Before Leap Day, Twenty Twenty Four, We Will Start To Detail Plans. Approximately 333 Days Out, Donna Will Divulge The Actual Location, Which Island Village, The Oceanside Accommodations That She Chooses, The Restaurant That She Picks Out, And The Exact Time She Would Like You To Be There.
That Means That You Take The Information She Will Give, Then Show Up and Surprise Us.
It’s Just That Simple
It Might Be In Fa’anui or Nunu’e or Maybe Even in Moto-Mute
But Heck, You Already Know It's On The Tiny Island Of Bora Bora,
And Of Course
The First Cold "Hinano" Is On Us.
Whilst Those Soft Island Breezes, Entice Us With Teases,
Of Sunsets Terrific, O'er The Blue South Pacific.
So Just Proceed
Planning & Packing & Preparing
To Participate & Play & Partyyyyyyyyyyyyy.
You Can Plan The Event
But Never The Outcome
See You There
!!! Surprise !!!
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DID JA KNOW
Advancing Now Is The "LEAP 2024" Bora Bora, Thee Party.
Bora Bora (French: Bora-Bora; Tahitian: Pora Pora) is a 30.55 km (12 sq mi) island group of the Leeward Cluster in the western part of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of the French Republic in the South Pacific Ocean.
fyi: The Time and Date in Bora Bora at This Moment is (→ click here ←).
The Bora Bora (Motu Mute) Airport Code Is [ BOB ].
The Wind Chill Factor Is 88°f .
The Official Island Furniture Is A Beach Chair.
The Tiny Pacific Island Of Bora Bora Is 5 x 7 miles.
The Fresh Seafood Of The Day Will Be Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Bonito, Parrotfish, Barracuda, Octopus, Or Maybe Even Chevrettes.
A Motu Is A Small Elongated Island That Is Formed By Broken Coral And Sand, (Also Islets). In Simple Terms, A Motu Is Just A Really Small Island. In Bora Bora, These Motus Surround The Main Island.
About 5,000 People Inhabit The Islands Of Bora Bora.
French And Tahitian Are The Main Languages Spoken Though Most Inhabitants Have A Command Of The English Language.
The Island of Bora Bora Features An Extinct Volcano, Excellent Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Deep Sea Fishing, Scuba, Shark n Stingray Feeding, Snorkeling, Loads Of Brilliant Beaches, Cuisine-ting, Boating, Diving,
And Has Lots Of The x3-B's ( Bed-rooms Bath-rooms Bar-rooms ).
During The World War II, United States Chose Bora Bora As A Supply Outpost For Its South Pacific Fleet. It Acted As An Oil Depot, Airstrip, And Seaplane Base With Over 6000 troops.
The Delightful Beautiful Ocean Blue Water Color Is Created By The Interplay Of Light, Water And The Brilliant White-Sand, Which Carpets The Depths Of The Lagoon.
There is no ‘B’ in the entire tahitian language, originally the island was named pora pora. This means “firstborn” by the original polynesian settlers that inhabited the islands. The first european settlers to visit the island misheard and believed the natives had said bora bora.
All of french polynesia is fairly critter-free! Bora bora is free of any pests, snakes of vermin etc. most of the time you could literally go for a stroll without bug repellant, take a nap on the beach and not have to worry about insects or any critters.
Just 19 km north of bora bora, by helicopter or boat, you can take a ride to tūpai (also called motu iti), which is a coral reef formation that looks like a heart! (thad be romantic) This magical piece of nature is 11 km in area and is totally gorgeous!
Bora Bora is the meca of tattooing. tattooing is an integral part of ancient tahitian culture and was/is much more than a body ornament. tattooing indicated ones genealogy and/or rank in society. it was a sign of wealth, of strength and of the ability to endure pain. as such, chiefs and warriors generally had the most elaborate tattoos. across polynesia, there are a wealth of tattoo origin stories. the one point they all agree on is the belief that tattoos are a gift from heaven to humankind. according to tahitian legend, the sons of ta'aroa, the supreme creator, were the first beings to tat up.
Friends, yes, any friends that you would welcome into your home for the/a week are welcome to join you/us in Bora Bora.
Bora Bora is approx. 175 miles from Pape'ete, 2500 from Auckland, 2700 from Honolulu, 3700 from Sydney, 4300 from San Francisco, 4673 from Santa Fe, 4900 from Denver, 5665 from Saint Augustine, 7000 from Hong Kong, 9500 from Mumbai, 10,333 from Frankfurt, (as the seagull flies).
The airport code for Pape'ete Tahiti International Airport is [ PPT ].
To get to Bora Bora, most travelers fly into Bora Bora Airport also known as Motu Mute Airport (code BOB). International flights first stop at the Faa'a International Airport (code PPT) in Pape'ete Tahiti. Once you've cleared customs, you'll hop on a 45-minute flight to Bora Bora Airport.
Bora Bora is located on the east side (same side as North America) of the International Date Line. Those coming from Australia, China, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, India, Thailand, Europe Etc. need to adjust date/time accordingly.
The sunniest days in Bora Bora are in February which has the most hours of sunshine per day with an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day, making it a sunny month that is overcast at times. September has the least sunshine with an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day, making it not a particularly sunny month.
The Beer Selection is Typically 'Hinano' and/or 'Tabu' ( Both Local Beers ).
Translations and some common helpful Terms
welcome: maeva – pronounced mah-ay-vah. this word isn't quite the same as the basic greeting of "hello." it's typically used when you're welcoming someone into your home, room or space.
yes: e – pronounced ay, not as the english long vowel sound
no: aita – pronounced eye-tah
big: nui – pronounced new-ee
small: iti – pronounced ee-tee
look: a hi’o – pronounced ah-hee-oh
come here: haere mai – pronounced ha-ay-ray my
let’s go: haere tatou – pronounced ha-ay-ray tah-taw
what? eaha? – pronounced ey-ah-hah
why? no te aha? – pronounced noh-tay ah-hah
happy: oa'oa – pronounced oh-ah oh-ah
good: maita'i – pronounced may-tay
no problem: aita pe’a pe’a – pronounced eye-tah pay-ah pay-ah
greetings, courtesies, and salutations
hello: ia ora na – pronounced yo-rah-nah
welcome: maeva – pronounced mah-ay-vah.
goodbye: nana – pronounced nah-nah
thank you: mauru’ uru – pronounced mah-roo-roo
how are you? maita’i oe? – pronounced may-tay oh-ay
i am fine: maita’i roa – pronounced may-tay ro-ah
cheers! manuia! – pronounced mah-new-yah
people
man: tane – pronounced tah-nay
woman: vahine – pronounced vah-he-nay
child: tamarii – pronounced tah-ma-ree-ee
friend: hoa – pronounced ho-ah
polynesian: ma' ohi – pronounced mah-o-hee
times of day
morning: poipoi – pronounced poy-poy
evening: ahiahi – pronounced ah-hee-ah-hee
places, locations, and businesses
island: motu – pronounced mo-too
ocean: moana – pronounced mo-ah-nah
house: fare – pronounced fah-ray
bank: fare moni – pronounced fah-ray moh-nee
store: fare toa – pronounced fah-ray toe-ah
church: fare pure – pronounced fah-ray poor-ray
post office: fare rata – pronounced fah-ray rah-tah
hospital: fare ma'i – pronounced fah-ray may
doctor: taote – pronounced tah-oh-tay
police: muto'i – pronounced moo-toh-ee
food and beverages
food: ma’a – pronounced mah-ah
water: pape – pronounced pa-pay
bread: faraoa – pronounced fah-rah-o-ah
beer: pia – pronounced pee-ah
earth oven: himaa – pronounced hee-mah-ah
sightseeing and things of interest
pearl: poe – pronounced po-ay
black pearl: poerava – pronounced po-ay ra-vah
cloth wrap: pareu – pronounced pa-ray-oh
flower: tiare – pronounced tee-ah-ray
drum: pahu – pronounced pah-hu
ancient temple: marae – pronounced mah-ray
song: himene – pronounced hee-meh-nay
stone statue: tiki – pronounced tee-kee
feast: tamaaraa – pronounced ta-mah-rah
the heavens
sun: mahana – pronounced ma-ha-nah
moon: avae – pronounced ah-vay-ay
star: fatia – pronounced fah-tee-ah
so
goodbye: nana – pronounced nah-nah
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BULL-A-TIN BOARD
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" famous leaper quotes "
> wtf happened? one minute we are playing hard down in panama and the next we aren’t. you guys throw a wicked party. you just shut down not only the party, but the city, the country and then the whole world. boom!!! that is how it is done. bring on bora.
> can i just get a breather to dry out the hops from the last one.
> hell, that's only 5000 miles from my place.
> man that's way the hell out there.
> why why there there ?
> maybe we could get there via the moon and show up in a tesla.
> let it be no surprise that we may surprise you on this one so act surprised (author unknown).
> great, my bucket list has always included hiking through the bora bora valley of the kings and up pahia.
> cool, that's out there in the new zealand / australia / hawaii area,,, "isn't it" ?
> surprise, we are going.
> i'm packed (one swim suit) and ready.
> you’re right, life is too short !!!
> just to make sure we don't miss any of it, i think we're going to go a month early and stay a month after.
> i moved to australia so i could be closer to the next leapin leap.
> ok, finally someplace i can spell, so don't make me spell it twice, i'm not an "eddeeate".
> damn, i looked on the map, that's where hawaiians go south for the winter.
> i havent been anywhere since leap panama, and i want out !!! bad !!!
> finally, a plan, too cool, i will be there
> great, i love a dry desert holiday vacation
> with WWIII on the brink it very well might be my last chance to party down
> this place ain’t cheap but then again im only going once, so im going all out. if you were to enjoy sex only once in your entire lifetime, would you wear a condom?
> luxury, sumptuousness, pampering, indulging, cosseting , pleasureful , treat, enjoyment, bora bora
> whoa. them are fancy digs
> bora bora looks interesting and what a great place for older leapers , because they repeat everything anyway
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Presently There Are Only 80 Leapers On The Face Of The Earth.
Each Has Been To One, Some, Or All Of The Previous 7 Continent Int’l Leap Anniversary Parties.
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0th = 1992 / colorado / the original wedding n big leap by r&d.
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1st = 1996 / south america / the south atlantic cruise
2nd = 2000 / africa / the tombouctou mali africa sahara desert crossing
3rd = 2004 / australia / the gahn train across australia to ayers rock
4th = 2008 / antarctica / the national geographic research endeavor to antarctica
5th = 2012 / asia / the cross china tibet himalayas to kathmandu
6th = 2016 / europe / the jukkasjarvi sweden ice hotel
7th = 2020 / north america / thru the panama canal pacific to atlantic
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and now thee 8th = 2024 / south pacific / that warm polynesian isle of bora bora
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Who Of You Will Be There For “Leap Leap 2024 2024 Bora Bora” ?
Who Will Train The New Recruits ?
Will It Be ?
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all/j, ban/j, bea/k, ber/s, boh/d, boh/r, bow/r, bri/a, bro/t, bur/g, cas/a, coo/p, cou/m, dan/d, dub/y, dun/a, dun/p, ell/k, esc/k, esc/r, gal/j, gal/p, gar/j, gig/a, gig/b, gun/k, har/b, har/d, has/a, has/j, has/r, hin/j, hin/p, huc/d, luc/m, ilv/d, ilv/r, jen/k, joh/b, joh/c, ker/a, kre/j, kre/s, lar/k, lef/b, mar/b, mat/d, mat/l, nel/j, ore/s, par/d, pau/a, pau/m, pue/m, pue/x, ral/a, ral/c, rei/k, rei/m, sab/j, sch/i, sim/r, sny/b, sny/n, sto/l, sto/m, tol,d, tol/a, tru/k, wec/j, wid/e, wil/n, wol/d, unk/7,
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Say You Will Be There, Then Don't Make A Lier Out Of Yourself !!!
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Hi / Hola / Tere / Kon'nichiwa / Hallå / Bonjour / Nǐ Hǎo / Hej / S̄Wạs̄Dī / Hallo / Sup / Hello
or as they say in Bora Bora "Ia Ora na" (pronounced yo-rah-nah).
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Those Soft Island Breezes Are Less Than " [click for exact] Days Away, Can You Believe It?
That’s Right, It’s Just Days Till We Are Headed Out To The Warm South Pacific To Join/Surprise “Everyone” At
“Leap Leap 2024 2024 Bora Bora”
Opening Ceremonies Party, Day #1, Monday The 26th Of February, 2024, At 4:44 pm, In The Tiki Bar of The “Upa Upa Lounge Sushi Bar” at The “Conrad Bora Bora Nui Resort” On Motu To'opua, One of Thee Beautiful Warm Islands of Bora Bora, French Polynesia.
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Proceed Planning & Packing & Preparing to Participate & Play & Partyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.
We We Can’t Can’t Wait Wait To To See See You You At At
“Leap Leap 2024 2024 Bora Bora”
RELAX, You Can Do It.
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You Can Plan The Event - But Never The Outcome.
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For those that are here for the first time and those that are doing a full review, the original web site invite information and (updating regularly) facts and figures are located at the very bottom of this page, where you can scroll down, view, and reference. As well, now and when we are on the island of Bora Bora, you will be able to reference right here via your smart phone / tablet / computer, for the latest revisions / daily actions / activities / times / locations / messaging and details.
THEE ( “Leap Leap 2024 2024 Bora Bora” ) PLAN
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yes! we are a "leap go". our dates are firm, the events are to minimal adjustment, the desire is unyielding, hitherto, this is how "we" (rob n donna) have set up “our” plan of events. match them as you wish.
of course, your plans are totally your personal options and preferences. arrive in french polynesia as early as you wish, hang about as long as your warm heart desires. stay where you fancy, afford what you wish, eat, drink and indulge as you’ve always dreamed of.
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