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Ahhh. Ahhh!! Think Hemingway Kid and His Car

Rarotonga is a fun little island.  It has a very laid-back visitor-friendly culture.   After checking out Aitutaki, we went to "Raro" for about four or five days and we found plenty to do or not.  I wasn't expecting adventure or haut culture, and neither of these were particularly available.  But the island is a  super place to while away the daytime between nights of self-generated revelry.  

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You Gotta Be Kidding

I'd Telecommute

Same Old Thing

Crowded

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Lunch in Avarua Some Magic Land of the Lost Snorkeling

I guess my favorite feature of this island was the sunsets.  Every night the sky blossomed into a spectacular symphony of color.  These magical lightshows seemed to last and last.  They ought to sell tickets.

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Leaving the Party Blue Sky Looking for Food? Again, the Car
We had the good fortune to celebrate a new year's eve in Avarua, specifically at Trader Jack's tavern.  It was a night of debauchery to be sure.  We met quite a few fellow travelers, and one fuzzy-eyed vagabond actually managed a decent shot of the crew of us that night.
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Small Palm Very High Stress Levels Happy New Year! Deadly
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Where's My Dinner? Nice Sky Swarm O' Fish Palm Frame

If you have a good book or two and you want to do some easy time, Rarotonga is a relaxing, inexpensive little gig.  Come to think of it - somebody sign me up!

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Guide Book The Car, Again?! The Bar First Dance of 1999 Waiting