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the legend of the Raro dogs

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November 22nd 2007
And now for today's completely unsubstantiated island fable. It seems Queen Elizabeth was here on a Royal visit some years back and one of the corgis got out and enthusiastically introduced himself to the local female canine population. And hence the local stray dog population, which is substantial, features an impressive number of run-of-the-mill mutts on stubby corgi legs. They're quite hilariou ... 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