4 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

The rain drove me back for the rest of the day. My last night here, with food from a nearby chip shop and a beer. This has been one of the most liberating and boring few days I have spent, trapped on a tropical island with nothing to do and no one to talk to. It allowed me to meditate a lot on life.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-22.html

4 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

I thought his these were some surprisingly impressive roadworks for this island. It's like an actual highway!

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-22.html

4 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

Tried to venture out when the rain stopped. This is the Air Rarotonga office just outside of town.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-22.html

4 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

The family lived just beside the bungalow. The seems like an OK family, with the kids playing outside and parents lounging around. They built a big fire one night for some reason. Didn't look like an umu from what I can tell.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-22.html

4 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

View towards the sleeping area. One of the nights there was a gecko chasing a giant cockroach, but my main complaint was the sounds of rats scurrying around on the roof at night.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-22.html

4 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

A better view of my bungalow. Quite spacious. There were actually three beds in here, with sleeping room for 4.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-22.html

4 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

The breadfruit tree just outside of my bungalow. I love the shape of the tree and the fruit it produces. It's like a super dense potato the size of a bowling ball that can drop on your head. You can see one of the fruits on the left side of the tree.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-22.html

4 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

I waited out the rain while enjoying two oranges I bought, imported from NZ, for just under $6. I hope I'm not going to be trapped in here for the rest of the day.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-22.html

4 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

Man, that rain kind of came out of nowhere - it started raining shortly after I got back. This is the field just beside my bungalow, where the local rugby team practises (and then jumps in the water afterwards).

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-22.html

4 June 2011 (-1 in time zone):

Although there was a good amount of marine life, sadly, the water was very murky, and things were covered in a layer of white gooey dust.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-nz-to-sf-day-22.html