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Mitiaro as seen from the Space Shuttle
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visit the NASA site below for More Cook Islands
http://nix.nasa.gov
MITIARO = Nukuroa - in the Southern group of the Cook Islands, is one of a group of three islands 135 miles east-northeast of Rarotonga known to the native Cook islanders as 'NGA-PU-TORU' (the three roots), the other 2 islands being Atiu and Mauke.
Mitiaro consists of about 8.6 square miles of volcanic caldera with a swamp and two 2 salty freshwater lakes in the center, which contain unique itiki (eels), a local delicacy. The inhabitants are shy, but friendly. This island is excellent way to get away from 'civilization.' Visit the caves, the cemetery and the fortress at 'Te Pare' where the original inhabitants would hide from the invaders. The Atiuans used to invade Mitiaro when they needed more food or new mates. There is also lodging and board at the nearby guest house in Takaue Village. Accomodation and transport can be arranged through the air lines that serve Rarotonga.
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Meitaki Ranunui
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