Pa Teuruaa was born on Rarotonga, the largest and most populous island in the sprawling South Pacific archipelago known as the Cook Islands. Despite spending time in (relatively) nearby New Zealand, he couldn't resist the pull of his ancestral home. Upon his return, Pa was able to parlay his twin passions for exploring the island's rugged interior and the healing power of plants into a career as a guide, leading his first nature trek in 1985. Here's a look at the jewel of "the Cooks" through Pa's unique lens.
from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/13/i-heart-my-island-rarotonga/
from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/13/i-heart-my-island-rarotonga/