Arrival in Rarotonga

We left Sydney at 9.30pm on Tuesday evening and arrived in Raratonga 6.30am Tuesday morning. A strange thing to get your head around. Our first sight was of the magnificent forest covered mountains at the centre of if the island looming over us, very Jurassic Park. A ukulele playing local serenaded our passage through immigration and then it was into our very cute hire car and into our beachfront accommodation on the island's west coast, about 7 mins away. It is a simple cottage with the most spectacular views. After a much needed nap we did some exploring, taking about an hour to drive around the perimeter of the island, stopping for late lunch at a beachfront bar. The afternoon was relaxed, swimming and snorkeling in our front yard etc and of course wine time as the sun set. Very early to bed! So tired!Read more