Uncle Dicks Pad

Cook Islands

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September 13th 2006
It was my Uncle Dick's Second trip to the airport in 3 days as I was a no show for my scheduled flight. Dick proceeded to show around me around the island of Roatonga. We checked out the historical buildings and then cruised over to his friend’s house where they have a steam train that they had imported and restored and laid track for. Big boy toys. My uncle is pretty handy and spent most his d ... 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