Today we will explore the capital of the Cook Islands, Avarua. Avarua just happens to be on the Island of Rarotonga. In a nut shell, the Cook Islands are made up of about 15 islands, volcanic in origin. The Cooks are sandwiched in between Tahiti (to the east), and Tonga and Figi (to the west). There are literally thousands of islands in the South Pacific, and we are happy to get to enjoy a few of them on this trip. The economy of the Cooks runs off the New Zealand currency; however, they are not governed by New Zealand. (This was one of the reasons we chose to visit the Cook Islands - the favorable exchange rate between the US dollar and the Kiwi dollar.) After a little “Home-School” time this morning we’re heading out to the Cook Island National Museum and Library, The Cultural Center, and The Pare O Tane Palace of Makea – every student loves a fieldtrip! (Plus the indoor activities will give our now reddish NW skin some time to recover from yesterday’s excursion.)
We walked 5 miles in the blistering tropical heat, leaving pools of perspiration in our wake, in order to get to the museum; then when we got there it was closed! :( :( That’s worthy of two sad faces; I mean our Maori education is at stake. So I guess we will just have to remain ignorant of their culture and customs. (Sorry, Mr. Talmadge; I tried so hard.)Over-n-Out - The Mad D
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Well, why you are basking in the sun, we are expecting snow - Cold air is coming down from the Fraser Canyon-going to get in the 20's and low 30's by Sunday.
Madelynn and Mckenna, Papa Oku and I found some more baby movies of you guys. We are recording it on CD's. Yes, Mckenna, we finally found some of you too. You both were such cute babies. Have fun and enjoy the wonderful sun.
Mom
Enjoy the wonderful weather! We had some strange white substance come from the Texas sky yesterday. Not sure what it was, but it was cold and I didn't like it. It will be 70 by Sunday though... much better! Thanks for the pictures and updates. I look forward to seeing what you guys are up to.
That sux!! Sorry Estebs!
the kar-li!! lol
You guys are awesome and so inspiring to us all. The boys are praying for snow so they can do some skiing/snowboarding up at the pass - looks like you are doing just the opposite!! We look forward to following you and your next adventure with the Esteb blog - you guys are the coolest...
xo christine, tony & boys
hey guys so fun to follow the adventure! what fabulous photos and THANKS for grabbing some Iki Mata for us!!! have a blast and we will continue to follow the fun.
we are waiting to see if the snow comes for the Three Wise Men again. of course! miss you lots! love you lots! I love your little home!!!
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