Some interesting factors of the Cooks.

Some interesting views of Rarotonga

This is a very interesting viewpoint in downtown Avarua around Christmas time when the local Flames Trees come into full blossom as if to put on a festive air. This picture is taken from Trader Jack's looking across the downtown roundabout.

Not with the looks of 10 Downing Street, but it is still a hive of activity in governing the Cook Islands.




Right next door to the Prime Minister is the Office of the Minister for Island Administration. No need for a car, he can walk across the yard to the PM's office.

This is the Cook Island Campus of the University of the South Pacific. Students from here go on to further their education and a degree in their chosen field, either in Auckland or Wellington.

Tucked away in a little valley is the Rarotonga electricity generating station, powered by diesel generators. There is talk that wind power is being considered as a power source, together with wave power, which would lower the dependancy on oil

This believe it or not is the way to milk a coconut. Again one has to be in the right place at the right time to witness this event.




When it rains it rains in the Cooks, Mind you they need it as they count on a generous rainfall for all their fresh water needs.