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  • Bye beach Although our flight wasn't until 23:40pm today, we didn't get up to much (there's a change!). Had to make a last minute dash into town for cash and also made the most of the beach, taking a walk along the beautiful Posted by batfink in The big trip | May 3, 2007
  • :o( Last full day in Rarotonga. Went into town to get some cash (there are only a few cash points around and all but one are in town) and went to Trader Jacks for lunch (this is apparently quite well known in Posted by batfink in The big trip | May 3, 2007
  • Fishy Bikes were due back today, woke up at 10:50am to realise they were due back at 11am - oops! Everyone is so laid back they didn't seem too bothered when we were abit late. Yep - another day lounging today and Posted by batfink in The big trip | May 3, 2007
  • Anzac day Today is a public holiday - Anzac day so the twice hourly buses are even less frequent and not many places are open. Luckily we have the trusty bikes to get around! As it was cloudly and threatening to rain, we Posted by batfink in The big trip | May 3, 2007
  • Lounging... Chilled out today after our busy day yesterday and made the most of the sunshine. Luckily the rain hasn't restricted us at all, sometimes it is actually quite refreshing. I'm still getting bitten alot but not getting a bad reaction this Posted by batfink in The big trip | May 3, 2007
  • Cycling and snorkling We had an ace day today! We hired push bikes and cycled into town. It was hot but not too tiring but the saddles are really uncomfortable! I haven't ridden a bike in years so I was a bit wobbley Posted by batfink in The big trip | May 3, 2007
  • Sun, sun, sun! Hooray - it's sunny today! Not alot to write about today as we lounged about for most of it - it could be a common theme for this week! We went out in the kayaks but I prefer swimming especially Posted by batfink in The big trip | May 3, 2007
  • 21 April - take 2 Uh oh - it's raining today! Tropical showers almost all morning! We went to the market this morning to soak up the atmosphere. Also got some food shopping as we are staying self catering this time. Even though it was raining Posted by batfink in The big trip | May 3, 2007
  • 20 April - take 2 Arrived in Rarotonga at 14:55pm, first impression from the plane were amazing. The arrivals lounge was amusing with an entertainer singing and playing the guitar - traditional stylee! I got a flower garland from the taxi driver - a traditional greeting Posted by batfink in The big trip | May 3, 2007
  • The Cook Islands Our trip to Rarotonga was with Air New Zealand, via Auckland. Sadly, this airline was very much the weak link in the Star Alliance package (which includes Virgin and the excellent Singapore Airlines), with old planes, no seatback video and Posted by chaddo in Around the World in 90 Days | Apr 22, 2007
  • Happy New Year from Cook Islands!!! First of all, My new pet friends and I wish you a great new year!!! I ended 2006 and started 2007 on Rarotonga (Cook Islands) with very little snow. I am here for a month with Katja a Posted by Sander van in South Pacific and The Philippines | Jan 2, 2007
  • The Cook Islands Not really fancying spending the festive period with the 'crazy Kiwi Experience crowd' in Auckland, we managed to score ourselves some muchas cheapo flights over to the Cook Islands to bask in a sub-tropical climate instead. Rarotonga. Posted by greggers in Almost A World Tour! | Jan 2, 2007
  • Last day Feeling a bit sick today. I'm sure it's all that wind finally getting to me. I take the care back and head back to town for the last time. Need to finish my gift shopping. Visit to the museum is Posted by P0lka in Taking on the world | Aug 30, 2006
  • Round I go Oh my.. blue sky. My had is not too well this morning, but I make an early start and head to rent-a-car place, so I can explore the island a bit more. The only car that's left, that's not manual, Posted by P0lka in Taking on the world | Aug 29, 2006
  • It's raining in paradise Clouds again. Doesn't look like a good day to rent a car. I go to town instead. First stop shopping centre. Can't decide what I want to buy for gifts. Clothes are pretty expensive here and half of them are Posted by P0lka in Taking on the world | Aug 28, 2006
  • Cook Islands AC: The pictures will not be able to show just how beautiful and stunning the Cook Islands really are. Hopefully they'll give you at least an idea! The weather was great, the people as friendly as they said they would Posted by acvg in Tour du Monde | Nov 28, 2006
  • Sophistication Posted by Sam I Am in Sam I Am's Blog | Oct 31, 2006
  • the final days of rarotonga Hello everyone, Its been a while so we thought we would update you on our last few days. Since the trek across the Raro, we have chilled and met some incredibly different people. The Posted by pollyali in Round the World Trip 2006/07 | Sep 23, 2006
  • the day after Hello everybody... Feeling a tad tender today as we managed a most amazing cross island trek yesterday (8km in total) 6 of us from the hostel geared up at nine oclock and after a short bus ride, entered the interior of the Posted by pollyali in Round the World Trip 2006/07 | Sep 19, 2006
  • Rarotonga Well here we are, Day two of our Rarotongan adventure and if we are honest, we've done f### all! The beach is fantastic and right on our doorstep.. we have a cheap room and the hostel is full of Posted by pollyali in Round the World Trip 2006/07 | Sep 17, 2006
  • Lazy day Church day. Skirt or dress is compulsory so I have to dust off the dress I wore to the wedding. That's my only option. Busing again. We manage to get there right on time. The CICC Church in Arorangi is Posted by P0lka in Taking on the world | Aug 27, 2006
  • Day two For some crazy reason my sunburn doesn't hurt. I had a nice sleep and early start again. Today is market day, so we want to make the most of it. The only way we can get to town is bus. Posted by P0lka in Taking on the world | Aug 26, 2006
  • I'm here! The day has finally came. After months of waiting and planning I'm on flight NZ28 to Rarotonga. How's that for a food choice: fish or chicken pie? A truly Kiwi meal, like it or not. The trip was pretty uneventful Posted by P0lka in Taking on the world | Aug 25, 2006
  • The Kindness of Strangers During our time in the Cook Islands, that has been a common theme, the kindness of strangers. It appears that everywhere we go, people are always willing to give a helping hand on the islands. A Posted by TulsaTrot in Globetrotting Around the World | Jul 19, 2006
  • Surviving Aitutaki [b]Hold a true friend with both your hands. Posted by TulsaTrot in Globetrotting Around the World | Jul 10, 2006
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