Very early this morning, after some vigorous crowing by Sir Rodney the Rooster, I woke up and walked to the end of the deck by my room, thinking I would sip my coffee and watch the sun come up. Instead, I was treated to the sight of a couple of humpbacked whales. They were close enough so that I could see the water shoot up as they blew, and when one suddenly breached, I could hear the slap as it landed back in the water. What a wonderful way to start the day.
If you have been paying attention to world news, you will know that there is great excitement in the Cook Islands right now. The Pacific Island leaders' forum is being held here in Rarotonga next week. All sorts of dignitaries have started to arrive. The children at the school where I work are practicing songs and dances and the whole island is in an uproar. It is the largest event ever to be held here in Rarotonga. There are rumors that a certain secretary of state is going to be here, along with her somewhat more famous husband. If we are working at a school, we will be permitted to attend this function. It should be quite an event.
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