Atiu is a small Island in the South of the Cook Islands in the Pacific
Ocean. It is quiet and picturesque with large coffee and taro
plantations. Atiu has some really cool caves that are covered in
Makatea (hardended coral) which are good to visit - although wear
sturdy shoes as the makatea is very sharp! The locals are very
friendly and hospitable and are pleased to show visitors their
island. Often their is dancing and druming on the weekends and
processions from church which are nice to see. They also have
lots of Umus, where men sit around drinking home brew out of coconut
shells - similar to kava ceremonies in Fiji. I was invited to one
and sat for hours chatting with the locals and sharing their beer, it
was only when I stood up I realised how drunk I was! I ended up passed
out in bed by 7.30, not to shabby!
