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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Gazing BackwardsGazing Backwards
Gazing Backwards

Where we've just walked - we felt like we were on our own private island.
Steve on "The Pier"Steve on "The Pier"
Steve on "The Pier"

One Foot Island had its own "pier", a natural shelf that disappeared into the sea.
Uprooted But Still Thriving!Uprooted But Still Thriving!
Uprooted But Still Thriving!

A coconut palm determined to live no matter what the elements do to it!
Miles and Miles of ParadiseMiles and Miles of Paradise
Miles and Miles of Paradise

As far as the eye could see was just perfect!
Moturakau & RapotaMoturakau & Rapota
Moturakau & Rapota

Through the trees and across miles of clear water we could see our last "landing".
Amazing Water ColoursAmazing Water Colours
Amazing Water Colours

From the deepest of deep to the lightest of light - the water colours were like a kaleidascope, changing wherever you looked.
Amazing Water ColoursAmazing Water Colours
Amazing Water Colours

Is that water colour for real? It sure is! The view across the channel to Tekopua Island.
Merilyn in ParadiseMerilyn in Paradise
Merilyn in Paradise

Snorkelling the channel!
Just About to BoardJust About to Board
Just About to Board

"Titi Ai Tonga" getting ready to leave - we really didn't want to but reality is beckoning!
Farewelling a Beautiful PlaceFarewelling a Beautiful Place
Farewelling a Beautiful Place

Not sure if we'll ever get back to visit you - but you've certainly given us a wonderful experience on your amazing "footprint". Thanks One Foot!
Truly, Heaven on Earth!Truly, Heaven on Earth!
Truly, Heaven on Earth!

An absolutely perfect place to spend our anniversary - you won't see many islands more beautiful than this one!
Aitutaki LagoonAitutaki Lagoon
Aitutaki Lagoon

Cruising past the fringing islands of the lagoon
More Fringing IslandsMore Fringing Islands
More Fringing Islands

We followed the line of islands all the way back to where we disembarked.
Magnificent SceneryMagnificent Scenery
Magnificent Scenery

No matter where we looked there were idyllic islands all around.
What a Glorious Day What a Glorious Day
What a Glorious Day

It truly was a fantasic experience as we cruised past all the islands.
Between the IslandsBetween the Islands
Between the Islands

Magnificent blue water stretching over the reef to the sea.
Memories RevisitedMemories Revisited
Memories Revisited

One of the islands that Steve and Jeni had paddled around in an outrigger last year.
Aitutaki Lagoon Resort and SpaAitutaki Lagoon Resort and Spa
Aitutaki Lagoon Resort and Spa

More wonderful memories - a fantastic place, on a beautiful lagoon.
The Overwater BungalowsThe Overwater Bungalows
The Overwater Bungalows

We'd stay here again in a heartbeat!



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