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Kia Orana !!! What are the odds for a French-German 3.5 year old boy to sit on the equivalent of the Air Force One of the Cooks Islands?  We really are on the tarmac of Rarotonga International Airport !!! How more beautiful could it get? There are places on earth where unthinkable opportunities are possible. And one of those places is the Cook Islands, where we conveniently happen to live. Or have chosen to live. Keanui, Yann & Noah - That's how exciting it was! Yann started pre-school this term, only 2 months ago. He's already learnt songs in English and Maori, can dig holes with a proper sit-on digger and paint "very nice open rainbows", which I am sure are very beautiful! He loves being challenged, learning new things and playing with his friends. A boy's dream: trucks, planes and friends. Done! At only 3.5, he has traveled three times around the world and the first stamp in his passport is from One Foot I...

Helina, Giana, Faiteru, Trina, Tarome, Maria and Willie representing Apii Tukao in Tauhunu for Cultural Day Culture in Manihiki is alive. The traditional ways remain, especially when it comes to embracing the island's own history and heritage. We were absorbed by the energy, creativity and talent of this community that comes together to celebrate themselves in the most enthusiastic ways. Fireworks of colours, ears full of contagious melodies and laughter, joyful atmosphere and mouth-watering delicacies in abundance from this magnificent lagoon. Mama Rua, our host and land lady, Charlie and Isaac, welcoming the people of Rakahanga to Tukao   During our four months in beautiful Manihiki, we were lucky enough to actively participate in two cultural events. The first one was Cultural Day and the second was for the 52th Constitution of the Cook Islands celebrating their self-governance granted in 1965. Both events were extraordinary with special guests from Rakahan...