Enough said.

In October of 2000, me and my family flew south of the Equator to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. Truly a magical place, and it was a privilege to visit.

The island is roughly 36 miles in circumference   more...and is surrounded by a barrier reef. The protection from predators makes it a haven for some incredible underwater life. The native people I met there (Maori) were some of the kindest I'll ever meet. At 3:41 you can see Piri at the top of that coconut tree. He scaled it in maybe 20 seconds. A wonderful, kind man who helped us learn many local customs. You can learn about him here:

http://www.piripuruto.com/

I found all of my Photo CDs today, and wanted to share the images with all of you. Enjoy the trip.

"Beyond The Sea" sung by the great Bobby Darin

Kia Orana.....  less

The Best Weekend Ever.

http://www.ParadiseEarth.com Paradise Earth Kids TV segment on the deadly venom of the fer-de-lance & pit viper found in Panama.

Terrestrial photos from the Costa Rica trip I took in 2001.

If any of you ever are able to get to Costa Rica, here are some recommendations...

Take a butterfly and hummingbird tour... they're gorgeous!
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Stay a couple of nights at the <a href="http://www.arenalobservatorylodge.com/EN/">Observatory Lodge.</a> All rooms have an entire side of glass, facing Costa Rica's most active volcano, Mount Arenal.

Take a canopy tour! There's nothing like sightseeing while repelling between treetops! The best one is at Rincon De La Vieja. It has 23 platforms and a suspension bridge! Don't worry... you are connected to a stout cable at all times for safety.

Go snorkeling!

They also have some astronomy cruises, for going out to sea at night for nothing better than to admire the stars.

On top of that, the water is safe to drink, and electricity is green... Costa Rica uses hydroelectric and geothermal sources for 100% of their electricity. You also don't have many of the other worries you may experience in other Central American countries. I remember being dragged off the street in Mexico by vendors trying to sell me things. None of that in Costa Rica. In fact, the only complaint I have is the condition of the roads... watch out for potholes!

Music is "Beach Walk" and "Lahaina Town," by Steven Wiseman, <br><br><a href="http://www.stevenwiseman.com/">http://www.stevenwiseman.com/</a>  less

Travelling really makes you change points of view
Music: Morena Tropicana, by Alcey Valença

Finally, it's snowing in Henderson and Las Vegas too! Awesome! I feel like I am home!

I love how calm they make me feel when I look at them.

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funny commercial

It all changes.

Harris, Smith and Workman singing John Prine's "Paradise" at the 2007 Chocolate and Railway Festival in Smiths Falls, Ontario.

Tropical fish

Starting to babble

dont know much but i like it

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Khad at it for the 1st time...

Para Para for the 1st time

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They are so fascinating to watch, they require some salt, and many plants, to keep the Eco system just right. I thought about getting salt water fish like a Clown Fish, but that would be too hard to keep   more...the levels just right.  less

Rob singing John Prine's "Paradise". Special guest Dan DesLauriers (Parson's Road) sits in on Dobro

John Prine's "Paradise" sung by Rob.