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Kia
Orana! Welcome to the Cook Islands where the
beauty and charm of these South Pacific islands is matched
only by the warm and spontaneous hospitality of the
friendly Polynesian people. Rarotonga invites you to
discover its majestic mountain peaks, lush rain forests
and cascading waterfalls. Relax on a white sand beach
and swim in the turquoise lagoon. The lagoon is excellent
for snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, sailing, windsurfing
and kayaking.
Visit the island of Aitutaki with one of the most
beautiful, pristine lagoons in the Pacific –
perfect for honeymooners and romantics of all ages.
Relax and rejuvenate in these beautiful, exotic South
Pacific islands. |
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| Legend:
Tangiia & Karika
Once
two warriors, Tangiia from Tahiti and Karika from Samoa.
were both at sea in search of the island of Rarotonga. As
their canoes approached on the horizon, Tangiia hid his
men below deck. When Tangiia and Karika discovered that
each was in search of the same island, they engaged in 'putoto'
– a pushing battle. Tangiia waited until Karika's
men had exhausted their strength, then called his men up
to paddle. The Tahitians pushed Karika back almost to Samoa.
In resignation, Karika gave Tangiia the directions to Rarotonga.
As his canoe ventured southward, Tangiia noticed the water
was getting cold. He realized he had been duped, that they
had traveled too far south. (Rarotonga means down south.)
They paddled northward again, only to come across the Samoans
in view of Rarotonga. Again they engaged in 'putoto' and
after several days —neither winning— decided
to split Rarotonga in half. Tangiia and Karika were both
welcomed by the native Rarotongans. |
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