Our 10th Anniverary - Day 4 Spent in an Idyllic Place - 13 February 2009


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February 13th 2009
Published: April 22nd 2009
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A Day in the Life of the Most Perfect 10th Anniversary Ever!! We were woken by a wake-up call at 6.00 a.m. to ensure we would be on time for the transfer to the airport for our day in Aitutaki! The weather was absolutely beautiful, especially after it had rained all day the day before, which was when we had originally wanted to go - God was certainly looking after us by making sure the tour was ... Read Full Entry



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Across Nude Island to One Foot Island Across Nude Island to One Foot Island
Across Nude Island to One Foot Island

Paradise Found! - we walked all around this island and then snorkelled for a couple of hours in the channel on the left of picture.
Amazing Water ColourAmazing Water Colour
Amazing Water Colour

No matter where we looked the water was the most beautiful shades - from almost transparent to deep blue and the pure white sand just emphasised the colours.
Moturakau & Rapato IslandsMoturakau & Rapato Islands
Moturakau & Rapato Islands

Almost on One Foot Island - we looked back to where we'd just been.
Nude & One Foot IslandsNude & One Foot Islands
Nude & One Foot Islands

We slowly motored past Nude Island, with crystal clear water on either side of the boat.
Tekopua & One Foot Islands Tekopua & One Foot Islands
Tekopua & One Foot Islands

Our next destination - what a beautiful part of this earth!
Channel Between the IslandsChannel Between the Islands
Channel Between the Islands

The channel where we snorkelled for a couple of hours after walking around the island.
One Foot Island - An Idyllic ParadiseOne Foot Island - An Idyllic Paradise
One Foot Island - An Idyllic Paradise

Paradise Found, or to Jeni, Paradise Rediscovered, as she looked forward to again exploring the beautiful island she had visited last year.
One Foot Island and ChannelOne Foot Island and Channel
One Foot Island and Channel

We motored down the channel, feeling like Robinson Crusoe or the Swiss Family Robinson! -Ooops, I just realised - those are very familiar names! No wonder we love tropical islands!
Across to Tekopua IslandAcross to Tekopua Island
Across to Tekopua Island

Looking across the channel to the neighbouring island.
Just Magical and So ClearJust Magical and So Clear
Just Magical and So Clear

Where else would you want to be - seriously!
Crystal Clear Water in the ChannelCrystal Clear Water in the Channel
Crystal Clear Water in the Channel

The water was so clear and why we had no difficulty seeing the fish when we snorkelled here a bit later on.
Looking back to Mokutarau & Rapota IslandsLooking back to Mokutarau & Rapota Islands
Looking back to Mokutarau & Rapota Islands

A great view down the channel of One Foot Island to where we'd just come from.
Survivor "Crew" HutSurvivor "Crew" Hut
Survivor "Crew" Hut

One of the huts the crew from Survivor, Cook Islands used while filming.
Picture PerfectPicture Perfect
Picture Perfect

Stop the boat, I want to get off (and stay forever)!!!
Walking Around One FootWalking Around One Foot
Walking Around One Foot

The crystal clear waters surrounding One Foot as we circumnavigated it with our Danish friends.
More Clear WaterMore Clear Water
More Clear Water

Everywhere we looked the water was spectacular.
Happy 10th Anniversary!Happy 10th Anniversary!
Happy 10th Anniversary!

What a place to spend this special day together!
Can We Stay Here Please?Can We Stay Here Please?
Can We Stay Here Please?

One Foot Island and Channel
Seaward Side of One FootSeaward Side of One Foot
Seaward Side of One Foot

The coral seaward side of the island - absolutely beautiful but a bit harder on the feet!
One Foot's Coral ForeshoreOne Foot's Coral Foreshore
One Foot's Coral Foreshore

Another view of the seaward side of the island.



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