Cook Islands: Te ARA Museum, LBV Bakery, Pain au Chocolat, A Wonderful Storm

Dec 11, 2019: From Marg’s Notes: Today was a bit of a down day! We were tired from yesterday! Jim & Pam went snorkeling after breakfast, but we read & rested. At 11:00 we headed out to the museum in Muri – Te ARA. Very interesting & informative about the history. Then, we went back to LBV Bakery for takeout lunch. We got quiche. One ham & one veggie, and a pain au chocolat. Yum! We opened up our 2L flagon of beer! Then another rest. Rod & I didn’t sleep, so got up & went snorkeling. A fun swim, but we didn’t see much new. It was lower tide, so a bit shallow in parts. After showering, we read for a while. About 6:30 it started pouring rain! Very nice storm! We had cheese & crackers again (and wine of course!) …Then to sleep.

Photos & Itineraries

• 2018 Photos
• 2019 Photos
• 2018 Snorkeling
• 2019 Snorkeling
• Cook Islands Itineraries and Adventures

Places & Things

Hiking & Adventures

• Alltrails.com: Hikes on Rarotonga
• Avarua Town – There are enough things to do in Avarua Town to make a day of it. Check out the link.
• Reef Walk with Kura Happ & Ariimoana Walkabouts

Snorkeling, Diving & Swimming

• Beaches & Lagoons
• Snorkeling – The snorkeling is incredible right off the beach. Saw moray eels, eagle rays, tons of colorful fish, clams, large crabs, and much more.
• Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
• Snorkeling Rarotonga: A Complete Guide
• Where to Snorkel in Rarotonga + Snorkel Hire on Rarotonga – Includes Fruits of Rarotonga

Accommodations

• Rarotonga Beach Bungalows (RBB) – The best place to stay on the entire island! Really, right on the beach.

Eating and Restaurants

• Antipodes – Go here to have a nice dinner and see Kura sing
• Beluga – perhaps our best eating of the 2019 trip.
• A guide to supermarkets & food shopping in the Cook Islands – Foodland is in Avarua. For getting your main supplies, it is likely the best place to go.
• Charlie’s and other restaurants – We love Charlie’s!
• LBV Bakery
• Muri Night Market & Other Markets
• Trader Jack’s: Ocean view dining, RESTURUANT, bar, pizzas, great menu, live music, friendly staff & great service.

Miscellaneous

• Adventure Rentals
• Black Rock
• Cook Islands Pocket Guide
• Cultural Tours and Experiences in the Cook Islands
• Marine Discovery Centre – We enjoyed this. Also, the Fijian lady working there sells curried roti. Yum!
• Museums to Visit in the Cook Islands
• Maire Nui Gardens & Cafe
• Te ARA Museum

 

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