Kayaks, the Lagoon, and a Motu

Chillin' in the Cooks

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November 16th 2005
We're back in civilization after doing the Cook Island version of AARP. That would be Atiu (say Ah-choo), Aitutaki, and Rarotonga = Paradise!! But even paradise has it pitfalls and we were able to experience a few. Out of the last 15 days it rained 8! Thank goodness for books, the MP3 player, and yoga! The mosquitoes really LOVE the islands and we returned with a multitude of bites. In fact, ... read more

Oceania » Cook Islands

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Named after Captain COOK, who sighted them in 1770, the islands became a British protectorate in 1888. By 1900, administrative control was transferred to New Zealand; in 1965 residents chose self-government in free association with New Zealand. The e... ... read more