Aoifa's High Point

Hi there

As Aoifa says the Cook Islands were truly paradise. Rarotonga island itself is only 40k all the way round with lush mountains in the middle and glorious beaches at the edges. We had a glorious week generally chilling out by the pool or by the beach although we did manage to do a bit of sightseeing and some snorkelling and also went on a jeep safari into the mountains which was really something.

We also met some really cool and lovcely people here (a big shout out to the mental Aimee and Tracey from Christchurch and the other newly weds Craig and Sarah) so you'll be delighted to know that the non stop partying and drinking has continued to the extent where on four of our nights we ended up jumping in the pool (fully clothed).

The other thing thats made the Cook Islands so special was the friendliness of all the locals. The hospitality here has been something else.

On the final night we did the island pub crawl where a bus takes you round the island stopping at the vcarious hosteleries. Am pleased to report that the 3rd pub saw further victory for the big man in the weekly nativce dancing competition. As I was clearly the oldest and heaviest I cant help thinking that there may havce been an element of me getting the sympathy vote or maybe it was simply the fact that I can still bust a groove that would put John Travolta to shame. I also have to thank Aoifa for managing to get the DJ to play Kevin Little after my numerous failed attempts ( I think she told him I was going to cry if he didnt play it soon)

We've just hit San Fran and it seems fantastic and will report more later however first of all Id like to tell you about a little incident at the airport where a younger guy being led by a slightly older guy jumped passed us to the front of the security check out que. Aoifa's frown turned to a full all out girly beam when the younger guy turned around to the rest of the que to apologise. It helped that the guy in question was Jake Gylenhaal. After 3 months of seeing some of the most stunning places in the world who would have though that Aoifa's high point would come at LAX airport.

see you soon.