January 06, 2002
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
(Phillip & Kelly)
So after enduring an unending couple of flights from one side of the planet to the opposite (literally!) we made it! Air New Zealand gave us a preview of what New Zealand might be like, pretty old fashioned with no frills. However, we did make it to the Cook Islands main airport at Rarotonga an hour early! Unfortunately, our hostel rep didn't! Sat around and waited for them, no big deal, it was only 5 in the morning.....
Once we got to our hostel it's pretty good. We've got our own room (for now) met some nice folks from all over. The main mode of transport around the island is scooter. Absolutely no-one seems to be in a rush. In fact, while walking here (to the Internet Cafe) we were passed by two older ladies driving their scooters side-by-side chatting away!
The hostel is a short path from Muri Beach. Water is lovely and crystal clear but also flat calm. The whole island is surrounded by a reef that protects the inner shores from the Pacific Ocean. We walked around a bit today, wandered around the beach, swam a little and basically just relaxed. In fact, that seems to be the biggest tourist attraction on the island... just relaxing! I think Kelly and I both deserve it after enduring all the advice you folks have bestowed upon us! :)
Plan for the next few days (we fly out on Friday?) is to relax. Think we might rent scooters and go explore the island. You can see lots of pictures on the Cook Islands web site (including where we're staying at the Aremango Guest House at www.ck). We're also planning on Snorkelling and perhaps taking a guided tours of some of the sights. We'll break that up with lots and lots of sleep!
Hope all is well, more soon...Look for some pictures of this amazing place in about two weeks.
Posted by Admin at January 6, 2002 03:16 PM