Photos from the Cook Islands

Close up of the waves crashing on the reef beyond the lagoon. The waves were at least 12 ft. high...and very dangerous to surf, because of being so close to the reef.
Jayme and I in front of the lagoon on the south side of the island....this stretch of beach ran right next to the road...and could be seen while driving by on scooter.
The beach in front of the place where I stayed on Rarotonga. The waves break out on the reef, and the entire island is coverered by a lagoon just past the reef. Clear turquoise waters...which were great for snorkeling.
This photo was taken on a trek to the top of Raemaru Peak. It was a jungle hike to the top with many great view points along the way. The trail head was right across the street from where I stayed. This point overlooks the the east side of the island, with the highest point in Rarotonga in the clouds.
This picture was taken on the ocean in front of the backpacker place I stayed at in the Cook Islands...The very first night I was there. My first of many sunsets!