Video and photos while on Rarotonga
Sunrise
Our anchor at Rarotonga
Magnifica from shore
Temp on shore
Location of Palace Takeaways
In line to get a Hawaiian burger
Seating on our van as we were waiting for the guide
Local bus
Our guide – Temu
Our driver – Bates
One of the first churches on the island
Church cemetery for royalty and ministers
Location of our first stop – spot where Polynesians set sail and found New Zealand
Selfie at first stop
Plaque commemorating Polynesian sailing
Beach from which the canoes sailed and found New Zealand
Temu commenting on flame trees and the spot picked for stop number 2
Location of second stop
Selfie on beach at second stop
Burial grounds, Temu’s land
Sheraton scam, beach view
Opposition to mosque, tribal burial ground, Black Rock
Painted by artist sea wall
Cook Island Parliament
Magnifica waiting for our return
Passengers ready to board a tender
Tender pilot
Leaving the dock
Entering the channel
Avoiding the rocks
Fisherman at the edge of the reef
Waves hitting the reef
Securing the tender
Jan disembarking
Kelsey disembarking
Tenders coming and going
Gap in reef for harbor and dock
Wide view of Rarotonga
Slow-braised beef brisket
Fried baby shrimps sapasui-style
Marinated pork ribs Samoan-style
Banana mousse cake
Mango mousse
The Madeleines – In The Mood
The Madeleines – In The Mood
The Madeleines – Straighten Up And Fly Right
The Madeleines – Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree
The Madeleines – Fly Me To The Moon
The Madeleines – I Got Rhythm
The Madeleines – I Got Rhythm
The Madeleines – Hit Me With A Hot Note
The Madeleines – Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend
The Madeleines – I’m A Woman
The Madeleines – Sing, Sing, Sing
The Madeleines – That’s Life
The Madeleines – Hit The Road Jack
Sail away from Rarotonga