Les Gauguines

TALES OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC

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December 12th 2009
The day after we left New Zealand we crossed the International Date Line. Therefore we had two Fridays, December 4th twice! This caused all sorts of confusion on board especially with dinner reservations and spa appointments and parties. The Jewish passengers had consecutive Friday Sabbath services and many people expected to be arriving in Rarotonga when in fact we had another day at sea. It ... read more

Oceania » Cook Islands » Rarotonga

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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