Wind map of storm: Tahiti is the green pin, and Tikehau is the red pin.
I met Sabrina at the airport. “Welcome back to paradise honey! Sorry about the deluge!!”
To weather the storm, I anchored Aldebaran in Taravao, Baie Phaeton, which is the spot between the two lobes of Tahiti (grey icon in the map below). The airport in Papeete is an hour to the west.
Nobody likes to arrive from travel with bags to a soggy boat… so we did the smart thing and got an Airbnb for the night. Added bonus: washing machine! A rare commodity in French Polynesia.
Baie Phaeton is considered the most protected anchorage in Tahiti, located at the little town of Taravao. Our current satellite position is on this link.
After the rain passed… leaving our Airbnb apartment, with spirits high (and laundry done!) we’re all set to return to the boat.
Green Coconut Run 
Reunited, and it feels so good
Reunited ’cause we understood
There’s one perfect fit
And, sugar, this one is it
We both are so excited ’cause we’re reunited, hey, hey
Aw, so great to see the band back together! Excited to follow your February adventure.
Bienvenue Sabrina!
Rain or no rain, back where your heart is …
Much love to you both, our sweethearts
Bob and Susie
The wonderful miracle maker is back coté-à-coté with the radical stoke creator! Hooray. All is right again.
Welcome home Sabrina! Brilliant idea to spend the night in the Airbnb!
Every happiness to you both.