Tamanu on The Beach

A very brief post from Aitutaki in the Cook Islands... Having an amazingly relaxing time on this island paradise called Aitutaki.  It has a huge lagoon encircling the island that has got to have the most beautifully coloured crystal-clear waters I ...

... and long drive into town no one would have stayed.    I got changed in a very dingy toilet and joined the group on the beach where we debated which kayak we'd each have. Ollie and Aaron ended up with a single each and I shared with Henry ...

... even more important. Called into Tamanu Beach and booked their bbq.  It’s a really nice place, restaurant right down on the beach and we should be able to watch the sunset.  Had originally planned on going to Samade’s but contrary ...

... to us and the nearby restaurant Boat Shed were all closed by 11pm. So, we retrieved two Heinekens from our bungalow and sat on the beach by ourselves under a beautiful full moon and toasted in the New Year very quietly in a perfect setting. Side Note- The ...

... to believe.  It's a low rise property with self contained villas opening onto a garden area which spills out onto the beach.  The open friendliness and welcome from the staff and other locals on Aitutaki won us over.  The sunsets are ...