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The Biting Turtles
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  • By easyoar on December 29, 2004
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  • A turtle bite - they often draw blood - Moorea
    A turtle bite - they
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    by easyoar
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    If you go swimming with Turtles, you will probably think they are very friendly as they come right up to you and will almost swim into you.

    However they do have pretty strong beaks, and they like to try and bite bits off you as this picture shows!

    When we were leaving the Lagoonarium where we saw these Turtles, we spoke to one of the keepers and asked if the Sharks bit people, and he dodged the question a bit, but when I mentioned the Turtles his response was:

    "Paaaah - Turtle?!"

    He then showed us his legs and arms that were covered in scar tissue all in the shape of turtle bite marks. His attitude was that this was nothing to even be concerned about.

    You may choose to disagree!

    The good news is that the Turtles aren't that quick, so you can either move out the way or just turn them around a bit (do this gently please...).

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    CASH WITHDRAWAL MACHINES
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  • By swesn on February 24, 2004
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  • Many of us tried to withdraw money from the ATMs in Tahiti and Moorea and failed, although there exist the PLUS (for VISA) and CIRRUS (for MASTERCARD) logos.

    A French lady with several cards informed us that finally, her FRENCH card worked. An Australian guy said that if your card has got both the CASH ADVANCE (credit card) and ATM-LINK (debit card) features, it would fail. If it is purely an ATM-LINK card, it would be fine. If it is purely a CASH ADVANCE card, it would be fine too.

    I don’t know. All the above are my failed experiences and heresays. I cannot vouch for them as I did not experiment all over the islands with my different cards.

    What I can say is BRING US DOLLARS, just to be safe or TRY TO CHANGE POLYNESIAN FRANCS before you enter the country, especially since most flights arrive in Tahiti in the wee hours of the morning. For example, LAX airport changes Polynesian Francs.

    The bank at the airport DOES NOT DO cash advance over the counter either. My friend went to three or four banks in the centre of Tahiti before successfully getting cash advance over the counter! It was a conspiracy, he claimed.

    The bank at Hauru Point in Moorea does not provide cash advance over the counter either. The staff was there mainly to look surly, tap something on the computer and pretend to use the telephone. She claimed the one at Cook's Bay does.

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    Petty theft
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  • By easyoar on December 28, 2004
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  • Petty theft is an ever present danger in French Polynesia. I am not aware of any violence associated with it, but don't leave anything unattended ever.

    If something isn't bolted down, it will walk away. This includes items left in locked cars, bags, valuables on beaches and the like.

    Part of the problem probably stems from the French closing their Nuclear testing station in French Polynesia, and with it no longer spending as much money in the region, so people look for an easy option to maintain their standard of living, but the problem seems to be rife.

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    Feels like someone walked away with your money!
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  • By Canadian_Traveler on August 16, 2004
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  • Money...see ya later! - Moorea
    Money...see ya later!
    by Canadian_Traveler
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    If you're not big into budgeting keep in mind that you may spend more than you thought you would on this island. Moorea is VERY expensive! Drinks at the bar at most hotels are $12US. We went to the local grocery stores and bought some wine, rum and mix. It'll be a huge savings if you plan on having a couple drinks each day.

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    Fiery Castration
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  • Updated By easyoar on December 29, 2004
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  • Fiery Castration??? - Moorea
    Fiery Castration???
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    Be careful you don't upset any of the women in French Polynesia, otherwise you'll be made to perform the equivalent of Polynesian Hari Kari by castrating yourself with a fiery stick...

    No, only kidding, this guy is performing a fire dance at the Tiki Village, but it kind of reminds me of a scene in an old English comedy "Blackadder", where one of the main characters got shot in the groin - and taking it rather well remarked:

    "That will be something to tell the grandchildren about"

    to which the response was given of:

    "Alas I fear for you that Grandchildren may now be somewhat out of the question".

    Never mind, perhaps you had to watch it...

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    Weather conditions
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  • By minstrel74 on February 7, 2005
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  • As with anywhere in the tropics, heavy rain can strike suddenly and with very little warning. Keep this in mind as you prepare your visit to Moorea. Since all of the attractions and activities involve being in the outdoors, a storm lasting several hours can put a dent in your carefully-planned schedule. Try to leave some time for this. I was in Moorea in December, during the austral summer, and lost quite a bit of time on one day waiting for a storm to pass. If you have clothes drying on a line, don't forget about them!

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    Don't leave anything in your car
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  • By wadekorzan on January 12, 2004
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  • Parking lot theft - Moorea
    Parking lot theft
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    There have been reports of alot of theft from cars, so if you have rented one and are going to explore different parts of the island, be sure not to leave anything at all in your car that looks like it may be valuable. Even if it does not seem that anyone is around, be sure to close yur windows and lock the doors when you go away from the car. This seems like common sense but there are robberies on a frequent basis.

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    Be careful of the coconut trees
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  • By wadekorzan on January 9, 2004
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  • Falling coconuts - Moorea
    Falling coconuts
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    I know it sunds silly, but the falling coconuts can be dangerous. I don't really know how you can protect yourself from falling coconuts as surely you are not going to wear a helmut to the beach. However, if you are going to lay on the beach, you might want to choose a spot which is not directly under the coconuts and especially if it is on a windy day!

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    CURRENCY CHANGE MACHINE
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  • By swesn on February 24, 2004
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  • Meanwhile, many banks also do not provide currency change over the counter because there exist automatic machines to do the deed.

    However, note that about US$5 gets zapped for each transaction. That's very high commission if you do not change a lot of dollars.

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    Beware of falling coconuts!!...
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  • Updated By aussirose on April 19, 2005
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  • Moorea Palm Tree Climbing - Moorea
    Moorea Palm Tree Climbing
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    Beware of falling coconuts!!
    Here's William, climbing up the tree to shake one down for us!

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