HERE WE ARE IN THE COOK ISLANDS PART 05 CHURCH

HERE WE ARE IN THE COOK ISLANDS PART 09 AITUTAKI ISLAND NIGHT

This is a travelogue of our 2009 family vacation in the Cook Islands.
Showing what we did and what a holiday in the Cook Islands is like.
Part Nine we enjoy a cultural show at the Tamanu Beach Resort in Aitutaki.
'Island Night'.

HERE WE ARE IN THE COOK ISLANDS PART 01 RAROTONGA MURI BEACH

This is a travelogue of our 2009 family vacation in the Cook Islands.
1 hour 45 min in twelve parts showing what we did and what a holiday in the Cook Islands is like. Included are a few tidbits of information, but it is easy to research on the internet anything shown in the video. Part One begins in Rarotonga at Muri Beach.

HERE WE ARE IN THE COOK ISLANDS PART 10 AITUTAKI PARADISE COVE

This is a travelogue of our 2009 family vacation in the Cook Islands.
Showing what we did and what a holiday in the Cook Islands is like.
Part Ten we stay at Paradise Cove in Aitutaki. Take a walk on the beach and hike to the highest point on Aitutaki, Mt. Maungapu, for views of the Lagoon.

HERE WE ARE IN THE COOK ISLANDS PART 03 PUNANGA NUI MARKET

This is a travelogue of our 2009 family vacation in the Cook Islands.
Showing what we did and what a holiday in the Cook Islands is like.
Part Three we visit the Puna Nga Nui Market in Avarua, a must do in Rarotonga.
The market is open Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings. Saturday morning we enjoyed live cultural shows (Free!) . Great local goods and produce, all kinds of Black Pearls, and interaction with friendly locals.

HERE WE ARE IN THE COOK ISLANDS PART 11 AITUTAKI LAGOON BISHOPS CRUISE ONE FOOT ISLAND

This is a travelogue of our 2009 family vacation in the Cook Islands.
Showing what we did and what a holiday in the Cook Islands is like.
Part Eleven we head out a second time on the Aitutaki Lagoon to Akaiami and One Foot Islands. This time with Bishops Cruises.

Cook Islands Gospel Day

- Cook Islands Gospel Day on 26 October celebrates the coming of Christianity to the country. In Rarotonga the six CICC ekalesia perform religious plays, usuually humorous, called nuku. This year's theme was taking the gospel to the heathens. Arorangi's nuku showed Takamoa college students spreading the word in Papua New Guinea.

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Mauke, Cook Islands

Mauke, also known as Akatokamanava (The Place Where My Heart Rested) is one of the three islands of Nga-pu-toru (The Three Roots) in the easternmost Southern Cook Islands. Here you will find freshwater caves, jagged cliffs, fossilised coral, rich fertile volcanic soil, and a unique history and culture.

Extraordinarily pretty, Mauke is a garden island, abundant with flowers that grow wild and a place where locals take enormous pride in their home gardens.

This tiny island is very peaceful, making it the perfect place to de-stress and unwind. The island’s way of life will leave you feeling replenished and revitalised. With a small community of 300, the people are some of the warmest and friendliest in the South Pacific. From the moment you step off the plane, you are welcomed as one of their own.

Take a dip in one of the popular freshwater caves, visit the largest banyan tree in the South Pacific - covering more than a quarter of an acre (maybe even more), explore Paikea’s Lookout, the Divided Church, or cool off in the stunning sea cave Kopu Po’oki (Stomach Rock).

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Video created by: Johnny Beasley at Akau Film

2 DAYS Across NEW ZEALAND by Train

Watch this video to experience TWO of the world’s most scenic trains in New Zealand: The TranzAlpine and Coastal Pacific on New Zealand's Stunning South Island! In this New Zealand Travel Guide, we’ll explore New Zealand’s South Island by rail!

The TranzAlpine and Coastal Pacific trains traverse some of the planet’s most unbelievable landscapes. From Greymouth on the rainforested West Coast, we’ll traverse the Southern Alps to Christchurch. From there, we’ll head north toward Wine Country, while hugging the Pacific Coast, watching waves crash and spotting seals, dolphins, and other sea mammals.

The TranzAlpine and Coastal Pacific trains offer some of the most incredible rail adventures possible.

We’ll check out everything onboard, too. Including the café car and its selections of tasty snacks and meals. We’ll fully investigate the open-air observation car on both the TranzAlpine and the Coastal Pacific.

0:00 Introduction
1:24 Boarding the TranzAlpine
7:07 Arriving in Arthur’s Pass
10:48 Boarding the Coastal Pacific
15:12 Reaching the Pacific Coast
19:15 Bloopers

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Music:
Sunrise Sunset (Tribute Version) (Instrumental Version) – Akerman
Sand and Salt (Instrumental Version) – Ludlow
Telekenisis – Tellsonic
Limit Experience – Marc Torch
Calming Rain – Candelion
Crushing Waves – Marc Torch
These Days – Pearce Roswell
Eyes of Yours – Edgar Hopp
Sunrise Sunset (Tribute Version) (Instrumental Version) (REPRISE) – Akerman
We’re Taking Off – Wildflowers
Still a Dreamer – Clarke Russo
Because of Forever – Briar Edwards
Summer Moon – The Big Let Down

HERE WE ARE IN THE COOK ISLANDS PART 05 CHURCH

This is a travelogue of our 2009 family vacation in the Cook Islands.
Showing what we did and what a holiday in the Cook Islands is like.
Part Five we visit the Local Cook islands Christian Church.
Churches welcome and expect visitors. We were warmly welcomed and
served lunch after the service.

HERE WE ARE IN THE COOK ISLANDS PART 06 MURI BEACH

This is a travelogue of our 2009 family vacation in the Cook Islands.
Showing what we did and what a holiday in the Cook Islands is like.
Part Six we walk the length of Muri Beach stopping at some of the Resorts.
We conclude our stay at the Muri Beach resort (which we highly recommend)

HERE WE ARE IN THE COOK ISLANDS PART 07 AITUTAKI ARRIVAL

This is a travelogue of our 2009 family vacation in the Cook Islands.
Showing what we did and what a holiday in the Cook Islands is like.
Part Seven we leave Rarotonga for the 50 minute flight to Aitutaki and take a short drive around the Island.

HERE WE ARE IN THE COOK ISLANDS PART 04 RAROTONGAN RESORT SNORKEL

This is a travelogue of our 2009 family vacation in the Cook Islands.
Showing what we did and what a holiday in the Cook Islands is like.
Part Four we snorkel at the beautiful Rarotongan Beach Resort.
There are thousands of fish close to shore (easy for children) and many more
at the coral formations further out in the Lagoon. It was amazing!

HERE WE ARE IN THE COOK ISLANDS PART 12 CONCLUSION

This is a travelogue of our 2009 family vacation in the Cook Islands.
Showing what we did and what a holiday in the Cook Islands is like.
Part Twelve we return from the Aitutaki Lagoon to Rarotonga and conclude the trip.

HERE WE ARE IN THE COOK ISLANDS PART 08 AITUTAKI LAGOON TITI-AI-TONGA ONE FOOT ISLAND

This is a travelogue of our 2009 family vacation in the Cook Islands.
Showing what we did and what a holiday in the Cook Islands is like.
Part Eight we cruise the Aitutaki Lagoon with Paradise Island Lagoon Tours
on the 'Titi ai Tonga'. We swim and snorkel at the incredibly beautiful Akaiami and One Foot Islands.

HERE WE ARE IN THE COOK ISLANDS PART 02 MURI BEACH RESORT

This is a travelogue of our 2009 family vacation in the Cook Islands.
Showing what we did and what a holiday in the Cook Islands is like.
Part Two we continue in Muri Beach, Rarotonga, at the beautiful Muri Beach Resort. The location is ideal and the owners and staff are helpful and friendly, making this a great place to stay.

HERE WE ARE IN THE COOK ISLANDS PART 00 THE TRAILER (CONDENSED VERSION) RAROTONGA TO ONE FOOT ISLAND

This is a condensed version of all twelve parts of 'Here we are in the Cook Islands' set to the beautiful music of Jon Lindsay.

The Cook Islands are welcoming and relaxed and full of beautiful places and warm gracious people. Please enjoy.

CICC Church in Aitutaki

beautiful singing in the Cook Islands Christian Church in Aitutaki

Cook Islands church service

Church service at Ngatangiia CICC Church, Rarotonga, Cook Islands.

Cook Islands Church Singing

Sunday Church Service in Aitutaki Island and Atiu with some fantastic singing going on ... Meitaki