Reflections and insights on the Cook Islands.

• Vaipea girls are the ones to watch out for in Aitutaki.
• There are devils and spirits in the woods, but the locals dont like to talk about it.
• Hinoi, whose 21st party I went to, is a photographer.
• There is a special reason why Vaipea is called Hollywood. You have to go and find out for yourself.
• Aitutaki is a true paradise.
• Puffys do the best burgers on the island.
• Sophie has a camper van without a roof and its in Perth, but its free.
• King Lear is a boring book to swap with at a hostel.
• Rinos bikes are knackered.
• The best snorkelling is at the end of the runway, but the people at the resort tell you its dangerous.
• A can of coke at Pearl Beach resort is over a pound.
• Mosquitos are a real pain and carry Dengue Fever here.
• Tua, who runs Backpackers International sees and hears everything, and she is really nice.
• Ive now met most of the Prime ministers Family.
• Commitment isnt a word used often in Cook Island relationships.
• Germany lost the world cup, thank goodness.
• You can ask the Aitutaki TV station to put a film on for you, or whatever you want to watch.
• You cant watch the world cup final live though.