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Cook Islands - Rarotonga (March 2002)

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Photos from our March 2002 trip to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. Like all my albums, its purpose is to help others decide if a trip to the place pictured is right for them.

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  • Photos: 60
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    • album of hverstege

    • This is a very Beautiful Cook Islands Album. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing these great images. Henk

    • said hverstege

    • 2009.04.16 at 07:02:27 PDT

    • album of 00000g

    • beauty!

    • said 00000g

    • 2006.10.04 at 23:46:43 PDT

    • album of tj2052

    • I enjoyed all the fantastic views of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, captured here. Wonderful photography and beautiful pictures. When you have time, please visit my photos at: http://community.webshots.com/user/tj2052 Have a nice day from New Mexico.

    • said tj2052

    • 2005.04.20 at 22:35:58 PDT

    • album of spraggbh

    • Congratulations!! Great albums some really good shots. Thanks for sharing,Bernard from New Zealand

    • said spraggbh

    • 2004.11.10 at 22:53:57 PST

    • album of lordbalfor

    • Charlie & Ellie: For additional information regarding accomodations (links etc), take a look at my set of Epinions trip reports (http://www.epinions.com/user-lordbalfor/show_~content) or write me direct with questions at LordBalfor@comcast.net and I'll offer whatever advice I can. Ken

    • said lordbalfor

    • 2004.04.21 at 09:13:06 PDT

    • album of vue20

    • We just got our tickets to the Cook Islands for our honeymoon next October - 3 weeks!!!! Any help in email or web links to accomodations would be most appreciated. We are looking for a couple of pampered days, then hitting small isolated places. Thanks for the photos they really made our decision easy to make. Thanks too for any help on the accomodations. Charlie & Ellie

    • said vue20

    • 2004.04.21 at 08:47:47 PDT

    • album of _lugher_

    • hi, my names Luca, i'm italian i live in "gargano&quo t; vieste, in south of italy. i view yor beautiful photo of cook islands.they are an artist, I will make of the splendid paintings with your photos.

    • said _lugher_

    • 2004.04.01 at 07:46:06 PST

    • album of geehenry

    • Birds eye view of Rarotonga is the bomb.... it convinced me into going to raro.

    • said geehenry

    • 2003.10.08 at 08:28:13 PDT

    • album of annaoldenhave

    • Raro from the air is a beauty! Anna Oldenhave

    • said annaoldenhave

    • 2003.09.05 at 06:59:16 PDT

    • album of glennisnz

    • Really lovely shots of a very beautiful island. We shall visit eventually the tropical paradise, but in the meantime it was great to read your comments with each photo. Keep up the good work. Greetings from New Zealand, another wonderful place for a holiday!

    • said glennisnz

    • 2003.07.05 at 10:19:04 PDT

    • album of lordbalfor

    • Dilesa100 - Well, not sure how old your kids are (or how many you are talking about), but I would guess you'd probably want the possiblity of some other kids around for them to interact with. With that in mind I'd recommend the Muri Beach area of Rarotonga. More for the kids to do, very safe water conditions, and the possibility of other kids nearby. Feel free to write me directly with more specific questions, but do it soon since I'm about to leave on vacation for 2 1/2 weeks. E-mail address is: LordBalfor@attbi.com (this will change in late June).

    • said lordbalfor

    • 2003.05.30 at 08:29:16 PDT

    • album of dilesa100

    • lordbalfor,thank you very much for the wonderful information and photos.They are very valuable!! We want to visit Tahiti(not sure which island yet)or the Cook Islands and wanted to know if you could recommend any place for families with young children if any?

    • said dilesa100

    • 2003.05.30 at 08:13:35 PDT

    • album of energywalker

    • what a wonderful set of photo's. I enjoy the tropics a great deal and at 46 I'm back in colllge to get a degree in marine biology. Your beautiful photo's are an inspiration to keep at it thank you.

    • said energywalker

    • 2003.05.24 at 11:24:23 PDT

    • album of lordbalfor

    • Peaceworks - thanks for the nice remarks. No, I've not been to Vancouver for the fireworks display, but I'll be there again on Sunday the 22nd of June when my wife and I arrive in the morning on board "the Canadian" train from Toronto (returning from a trip to New England, Quebec City and Niagara Falls). We'll only have the day there as we board another train to come back home to Seattle that evening - looking forward to a day in my favorite city though. Not sure what we'll do there (I figure I will leave that up to my wife), but I know there's no shortage of things to do/see in Vancouver. Likely to hit Gastown/Chinatown I suppose. If you'd like to get together for breakfast somewhere feel free to drop me a line (fairly soon) at LordBalfor@attbi.com.

    • said lordbalfor

    • 2003.05.07 at 11:38:54 PDT

    • album of peaceworks

    • Greetings again from Vancouver (Richmond, actually), BC Canada. I forgot to mention in my entry in another of your guest books that I have downloaded dozens of your photos to my webshots screensaver and so will be viewing them often. One of my favourite things to do is sit and watch my webshots screensaver. I have a lot of extraordinary photos in my collections - mostly downloaded from webshots but also from other websites. You are an excellent photographer. I would love to meet you sometime when you visit Vancouver again. I read your write-up on e-pinions. I am a member there as well. Have you ever been here for the fireworks competition in July? I think it's July, maybe August. We have competitors from all over the world. It's a must see - I know you would love it! Takes place in English Bay with the crowds covering the waterfront from Burrard Bridge to Stanley Park and Vanier Park to Spanish Banks. The kits viewpoints are not as good because you don't get the music that accompanies the fireworks and is an integral part of the display unless you listen to it on a local radio station. But the beaches are always overflowing nonetheless. Happy travelling!

    • said peaceworks

    • 2003.05.07 at 08:17:02 PDT

    • album of taffey6819

    • beautiful pictures, and great comments to go with them. thanks for sharing!

    • said taffey6819

    • 2003.04.21 at 07:56:44 PDT

    • album of nttl2k2

    • A wonderful album, i've enjoyed viewing your beautiful pictures. Michel

    • said nttl2k2

    • 2003.04.18 at 10:16:15 PDT

    • album of magman110

    • beautiful places and pics

    • said magman110

    • 2003.04.17 at 08:13:54 PDT

    • album of lordbalfor

    • Dedestocks: The Cook Islands (that's both the name of the group of Islands and the country that's made up of them) is in the southern hemisphere due south of Hawaii but on the other side of the equator. Rarotonga is thus a "mirror&quot ; image of Maui in regards to latitude and general climate (their "summer&quot ; occurs during Hawaii's "winter&quot ;). The Cooks Islands are very small. Rarotonga is the largest of the Cooks chain, and even so is less than 6 miles across. Hope that helps.

    • said lordbalfor

    • 2003.02.20 at 15:36:20 PST

    • album of dedestocks

    • Where is Cook Island?

    • said dedestocks

    • 2003.02.20 at 15:07:54 PST

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    • keep up the good work alive always. muguguy

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    • 2002.12.08 at 08:27:53 PST

    • album of rivka123

    • Thanks so very much for wonderful picture memories of my time in Rarotonga and Aitutaki, over a year ago now. Would love to be in touch with you and Gail about your experiences if you feel like emailing me: rivka@direct.ca Best to you and yours.

    • said rivka123

    • 2002.12.02 at 18:21:41 PST

    • album of hanihana

    • Ken, we leave for Rarotonga on Oct 12th and based on your recommendation we will be staying at the Main Islander...loved the albums and the eopinions...I will let you know how things went when we return.........Doug..also , we are from the Seattle area!!!! z.taka@verizon.net

    • said hanihana

    • 2002.10.08 at 01:38:35 PDT

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    • Hi Ken, my pen name on LP is Pidey. Just wanted to say how much we enjoy reading and re-reading your e-pinions and pouring over your photo's. We will be there in just over one months time!!! we are staying at sokala villas on raro, and the pearl beach resort on aitutaki....love the "dragon fly" - we will definitely be hiring one of those - how much did it cost to hire for a day? also, my fiance is a keen sailor (his dad has a couple of 50ft yachts which they sail each week), how hard do you think it will be to get ourselves invited out on a sailing boat from the Rarotongan sailing club? if you get the time, my email address is julia@senet.com.au thankyou again for sharing your photo's and stories and experience to us all. warm regards, Jules & Heath.

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    • 2002.09.28 at 22:06:25 PDT

    • album of

    • This entire album is fantastic! Thanks for sharing a beautiful collection of photographs with us.

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    • 2002.09.25 at 17:46:47 PDT

    • album of

    • Meant to mention the singing when I was on Majuro was also very heavenly and still remember it with much pleasure. That was in 1945 and '46.

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    • 2002.08.31 at 00:01:07 PDT

    • album of

    • Beautiful, beautiful albums. Took several days to see all of them but enjoyed seeing your photos more than i can say. Reminded me of my visits after WW2 to Majuro and several other Marshall islands, Guam, Tarawa, Saipan and others. Hawaii has always been a favorite, especially Kaui, Maui and Oahu. They have all changed so very much since I was there. Thank you for sharing your trips, I'll revisit them from time to time! ... Ray

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    • 2002.08.30 at 23:57:19 PDT

    • album of ill

    • ave talked to Radio Ham on Rarotonga. Now you have shown me just how lovely the island is. Thanks for the trip around your wonderful island

    • said ill

    • 2002.08.29 at 02:35:29 PDT

    • album of radio1pm

    • Loved your photos. Thanks for the great little "mini holiday" I had viewing your slide show. Will definitely check out all of them!

    • said radio1pm

    • 2002.08.09 at 07:21:54 PDT

    • album of lordbalfor

    • To Annie: Thanks for the kinds words. I hope you got some great shots with your camera. I'd be interested in seeing any you care to post. Tulum has long been on our list of places to see (so little time/money). Also - by all means write up a trip report. I'd be interested in reading it.

    • said lordbalfor

    • 2002.08.07 at 16:10:44 PDT

    • album of annie

    • Dear Lordbalfor, Your pictures of the Cook Islands are a dream come true. I saw your albums in 2000 and after reading your epinions I bought a Cannon Elph for our trip last February to the Tulum area of Mexico, which by the way is also a beautiful place. I have you as one of my favourites and always check your epinions as well. I have been meaning to write something about our trip to Mexico. How lucky you are to travel every year. I'm surprised you are not living there by now and running a B&B. That is our dream to do around the Tulum area. Anyway keep travelling and I will keep reading!

    • said annie

    • 2002.08.07 at 14:48:56 PDT

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    • Great photos! Congrats on being the top ranked Travel album and thanks for your geustbook entry on my Kauai album. I must get top the Cook Islands one of these days. It looks great.

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    • 2002.07.12 at 14:04:59 PDT

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    • Fantastic photos and comments. We plan to marry there in September 2002. I can't wait!

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    • 2002.06.19 at 20:15:04 PDT

    • album of magda

    • It's beautiful! I'll hope I'll be there someday...

    • said magda

    • 2002.06.14 at 06:20:30 PDT

    • album of stafford104

    • Great pics, we are planning to go there next year. Do you recommend the place where you stayed? Have a great one!

    • said stafford104

    • 2002.06.12 at 14:51:47 PDT

    • album of charlie_janus

    • From another island lover.....thanks!

    • said charlie_janus

    • 2002.06.06 at 21:00:05 PDT

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    • Awesome photos Ken!!! Looks like you had a great time. We will make it to Raro one of these days...

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    • 2002.06.03 at 22:45:33 PDT

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    • Gorgeous photos!

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    • 2002.05.28 at 21:39:31 PDT

    • album of lordbalfor

    • To Nicholas: I'm not familiar with the Takitumu Villas. Near the water, fans are usually fine for me.

    • said lordbalfor

    • 2002.05.24 at 07:44:36 PDT

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    • Which place is better ? Do you think I need air-conditioning that time of year?

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    • 2002.05.23 at 15:27:18 PDT

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    • Plan to be there late oct thru nov staying at Palm Grove or Takitumu Villas.

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    • 2002.05.23 at 15:21:36 PDT

    • album of sknipple

    • Beautiful pictures! I only hope some day to have the time to travel and take pictures as nice as yours. Keep it up!

    • said sknipple

    • 2002.05.19 at 20:22:23 PDT

    • album of osardi

    • Yes, you did a great job. I love your Rarotonga collection. You're a great photographer. Check my photos on Russia and Spain. This is an invitation. Thank you, again.

    • said osardi

    • 2002.05.16 at 18:36:12 PDT

    • album of alejandro

    • cool!!!!

    • said alejandro

    • 2002.05.10 at 15:30:10 PDT

    • album of vitrecca

    • I left my soul at Rarotonga as well! Nice photos!!!. Ciao www.trecca.it

    • said vitrecca

    • 2002.05.10 at 14:46:09 PDT

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    • Absolutely beautiful photos, reminds me of the many photos I shot during my two year stay in the Philippines. I captured many a beautiful sunset there as well. I should do the same where I live, here in Florida, but it seems at home, one never has the time.

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    • 2002.05.10 at 10:58:36 PDT

    • album of loligonzalez

    • Gracias por las estupendas fotos. Muchas felicidades. El resto de los albumes son igualmednte magníficas. Un saludo desde España.

    • said loligonzalez

    • 2002.05.10 at 10:28:43 PDT

    • album of

    • Hello!!,I look your all albums and this the great beautiful photos with the very nice views!!,sorry for my english!!,vous avez (comme moi et d'autres)la chance de pouvoir visiter des pays magnifiques et très accueillants et d'une serviabilité complète; vos photos sont très bien faites et surtout bien choisies, ce qui nous fait revivre certains souvenirs!!!,Congratulati ons; <bonpapabobonne@ho tmail.com> off http://community.webshots.com/user/richard1378

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    • 2002.05.10 at 09:07:08 PDT

    • album of marciasmurf

    • beautiful! reminds me of belize . . .

    • said marciasmurf

    • 2002.05.10 at 05:33:59 PDT

    • album of bigdaddy8x14

    • Awesome Album..Congratulations on being Featured...I can certainly see why this was selected..Your colors are so vibrant & each photo is crisp..Lets see more of your travels..Thanks for sharing..You are blessed with an eye for beauty which is a gift from God...Have a Great Day & God Bless...com/user/bigdaddy 8x14 from Texas

    • said bigdaddy8x14

    • 2002.05.10 at 01:31:46 PDT

    • album of lordbalfor

    • We loved Rarotonga. It wasn't quite as exotic as Bora Bora, but I think that if you take everything into account (prices, friendliness of the people, etc), it was perhaps our favorite location.

    • said lordbalfor

    • 2002.05.08 at 21:20:02 PDT

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    • Ken: Its been a couple of years since we were in the Cooks, boy do those pictures ever bring back some wonderful memories. In all your travels how does Rarotonga compare? Thanx for the memories. Chuck

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    • 2002.05.07 at 12:10:16 PDT

    • album of lordbalfor

    • Thanks Bob! Great to hear from you. Yeah, Rarotonga is very small (and Aitutaki is even smaller). You can drive around it (at 20 mph or so) in 40 minutes or so. Ken

    • said lordbalfor

    • 2002.04.29 at 10:00:31 PDT

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    • Ken ... I didn't realize Cook Island was so small, but yet so beautiful!! GREAT SHOTS!

    • said

    • 2002.04.29 at 08:15:20 PDT

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