We had run out of cash, and the taxi's only take cash, not card in Tahiti so it was a must to get some if we were to get to the airport to fly home (and we were also off to the street markets for dinner so I assumed that cash might be needed for that.
There is a shopping centre connected to the Hilton Papeete by a foot bridge, but their ATM was out of order. So as the sun slowly went down, I wandered of the 17 minute walk to the next closest ATM in town.
I wandered into the bank one way, and home another to make the most of the sights, and mainly the street art.
I was surprised at how much street art there was!
I walked past sports fields that were packed with people playing soccer and basketball, a busy skate park and people hurrying home from work or families out for a stroll.
The Skate park had a lot of graffiti and a different vibe, as they often do. Being made their own by the users of the space. I did love that this one required helmets!
This seemed a little bleak in paradise.
The school I passed on the other hand, was cheerful and welcoming!
Sometimes running errands is a tour in itself. You see the real lifestyle and culture in action.
You see what the guidebooks don't mention.
You see the real people living their daily lives.
And home before dark, in time to head out for dinner!
As a kid, I loved the Mille Bornes card game, So seeing this made me smile! I only ever managed to get one of my kids to play, but they weren't a fan....
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I wandered into the bank one way, and home another to make the most of the sights, and mainly the street art.
The school I passed on the other hand, was cheerful and welcoming!
a stunning collection
ReplyDeleteYou really saw some incredible street art! I love strolling through the streets when on holiday. It's the best way to really see a place.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collection of murals. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great selection of murals!
ReplyDeleteGreat collection of murals, Lydia. I really like those in your first four photos. Thank you for your weekend coffee share that took me to Papeete virtually.
ReplyDeleteGreat variety. I can’t decide which I like best.
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Great, different murals. I need cash for the postie. Needed to ask the Hubby cause I had not enough. Who uses cash these days?
ReplyDeleteWonderful collection of murals. I know the artist of the second mural - Okuda, a Spanish artist. He also painted a similar mural in Perth a few years ago. Hope you had a great time in Tahiti, it's a place I would love to visit, even though it's not "far" from Australia, the flight from Perth is almost as long as a flight to Europe. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Lydia.
ReplyDeleteWow! These murals are amazing. It’s funny how an inconvenient errand turned into an art show.
ReplyDeleteWe love the Mille Bornes game: I introduced to my kids it a couple years ago but we haven't played it recently! I love all of the street art: what a cool walk that was to the ATM!
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I love street art, and you found some great examples!
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DeleteI love street art and I love that more and more cities and town are embracing it too! You got some great shots to share.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series of murals.
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