The plane ride to Aitutaki was interesting! The normal plane was being repaired so we went in one of two small about 16 seater planes. The cockpit was open, so we had a wonderful view of where we were going. The safety demo was pretty minimal and since everyone seemed to know each other except for a couple of tourists - it was pretty low key. We had been so worried about the weight restrictions for our baggage, but it was really a non event. I was glad we had left most of our stuff at our hotel on Rorotunga though - cos really, what did we need other than a bathing costume and flip flops and maybe a skirt for dinner.
We were met at the airport by the hotel driver, who gave us all these beautiful leis
We spent our time, walking the beaches
Looking at the sunset
Relaxing on the deck
Watching another sunset
Then we thought we were being too lazy so we walked up to the top of the highest point which was not far from our hotel and looked out over the water. Such beautiful colours.
Our view of the water every day. Every day it was warm and sunny and beautiful.
Oh and we ate! This little restaurant was right next to our hotel. We sat outside at a picnic table, under the shade of some palm trees. The owner, it turned out came from Calgary! She was tired of the rat race and came to the Cooks for a visit with a friend. She met her soon to be husband and the rest is history. They built up an Organic farm and propagated many plants both interesting and healthy to eat. Then they served these delicious foods in their restaurant
We enjoyed the food at our hotel too and particularly enjoyed the Gala night where they served local food and we enjoyed a Pina Colada as well. Our time in Aitutaki was over so quickly. We really enjoyed the laid back atmosphere and rural nature of the island. We walked quite a lot of it but I certainly could have spent more time there. The story of our trip.
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