A visit to the Cook Island of Rarotonga is perfect for anyone looking for peace, quiet, relaxation and a good time. The island of Rarotonga is only 32 klm's in circumference. The New Zealand dollar is the main currency and we found only a handful of people who did not speak English. The middle has mountains covered in lush vegetation. Sandy beaches circle the island. A coral reef also circles most of the island giving a perfect environment for snorkelling and swimming with the fishes. Our visit was in April of 2002. We are
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Beach
This beach was more crushed corel than sand. Coarser but very nice.
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Black Rock
The water is so warm and clear.
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Black Rock
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A Rarotonga Residence
This house was featured in a magazine I'm told.
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Another tree
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Black Rock Quarry
I never saw any activity there.
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Black Rock
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A typical road off the circle highway
Small roads lead off the main highway. We didn't find any that...
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A Rarotonga Residence
A house is located way back in the vegetation.
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Rarotonga
We saw lots of dogs which were all very well behaved. Also saw a few...
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Gravesite
I think there were two elebrate graves under the roof.
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A Rarotonga Residence
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Flowers on the vines
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A Rarotonga Store
Stores like this one are scattered all over the island.
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Prime Minister's Residence
Snuggled in the back is the home of the Prime Minister.
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Bike Fun
We have three different bikes on our two week stay and each one left...
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Beach
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Beach
You can walk to these islands in low tide.
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Low tide
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Low tide
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Avarua
The traffic circle. While we were there the islands first crosswalk was made.
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The Circle Highway
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Avarua
The shops consist of two or three streets, this being the main street.
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Flowers on the vines
Yellow hibicus.
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Avarua
A resting place in the center of town.
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Pacific Islands
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