The Cook Islands

Well.... I can honestly say that the trip to the Cook Islands was the trip of our lifetimes. There was so much to do and see that we would have needed another month to even touch on it. We arrived in Rarotonga thinking that it couldn't get any better. Then we were proven wrong even before we landed in Aitutaki. Crystal clear water, lagoon reefs, Pacific Island culture and impeccable hospitality are only a taste of what the islands have to offer.

Here are a few pics of our adventures. You can see them all on our new site.



Here is the beach in front of our room in Raro. The snorkeling was amazing!! We saw octopus, sea cucumbers, spiny sea urchins, giant clams and countless varieties of tropical fish.



Here is a quick shot of our first sunset in Raro.



We went here with the intent to get a Cook Islands Driver's license. We weren't ever able to see that one through.



The Punanga Nui Cultural Market can best be described as a weekly Pig Out in the Park. Great cooks, artisans and performers set up shop every Saturday to show off their talents.



Our jungle quad adventure was a blast. Think muddy mountain biking through a tropical rain forest.... WOOHOO!!



This is a shot of the lagoon we crossed to get from our island bungalow to the main island of Aitutaki.







Our lagoon cruise was amazing. We were able to see a few sea turtles, these giant clams and take a walk on a sand bar to Honeymoon Island. Some of the clams were as big as six feet across!!



Think this sunset is nice? Check out the rest here.





How about a little crab racing at the restaurant? A little strange, but plenty of fun. :-D




This was the view from our front porch every night. Can you get any better?