Day one

Early this morning, I crossed the equator. I didn't cross the International Date Line, but I can see tomorrow from here. We spent the morning doing some orientation with the 9 volunteers who are here to work at whatever tasks they assign us. This is the 130th Global Volunteers group to visit Rarotonga.  We will spend most of our time tutoring in the schools, but I have also requested work in the two libraries here. We have more orientation this afternoon, and this evening, we will enjoy traditional island food.

It's winter here, or very nearly. The weather is cool and low 70's. We went into town to exchange our money, buy bus passes, and get wi-fi cards. We also toured the entire island , which you can do in about an hour, just by staying on the bus. If you have the sea at your left, you are going clockwise, and if the sea is at your right, you are traveling "anti-clockwise". Internet is rather dicey here, so updates may be sporadic. More later, if I can get my pictures uploaded!