ESCAPE MAGAZINE ISSUE 27

CONTENTS
Up front
6 Introduction
8 Contributors to this issue
Features
Issue 27
July 2018
40 The Atoll of Pukapuka
Amelia Borofsky talks about the island and the people of
Pukapuka, one of the Northern Cook Islands.
46 Beachcomber - from Ruin to Renewal
Rachel Smith looks at the history and renewal of the
Beachcomber, from when it was built to present days.
50 A Rarotongan Art Tour
A quick tour of some of the local art galleries on
Rarotonga.
52 A Master Artist
Local writer Glenda Tuaine talks to Mike Tavioni about his
life and times and his aspirations for artists of the future.
62 Te Maeva Nui 2018 - The Path of the Moon
A look at the upcoming annual cultural celebrations that
are Te Maeva Nui which are part of the of Cook Islands
Constitution celebrations. This year the theme is about
the path of the night or the moon and how it influences
life in the Cook Islands.
66 Fresh Fruit on Rarotonga
A brief look at some of the fresh fruit to be found in and
around Rarotonga, and some of their uses.
68 Te Ipukarea Society - Caretakers of the Cooks
Read about TIS and their efforts to promote a more
environmentally friendly and sustainable society in the
Cook Islands.
70 An Interview with Marc Cameron
- A Collector of Stories
Tim Meyer sits down in Rarotonga to talk to Marc
Cameron, author of the latest Tom Clancy novel about
his love for The Cook Islands.
Tour of the Cook Islands
10 An introduction to the Cook Islands
22 Rarotonga
80 Aitutaki
86 Atiu
88 Our South Pacific Home
– Southern & Northern Group Islands
Regulars
52 74
12 Art Scene
Our writer Joan Gragg talks about her early childhood
memories of building a family home.
16 Book Worms
A review of topical authors and their books.
18 What’s in Store?
Taking a look in shop windows.
20 Raro Rhythm
Read about Kathy Brown a Cook Islander who has played
internationally during her career and is now back home,
sharing her talent.
28 Island Cuisine
We visit local restaurants.
36 Phillip Nordt on Food
Learn how to prepare and serve the opah or moonfish as it
is also called.
56 Great Places to Stay
A guide to some of Rarotonga’s best accommodation.
92 ‘The Bond’ Entertainment Guide
The inside story on the best clubs, island shows and
nightlife.
96 What’s On?
A calendar of events and holidays.
97 Seven Events that you shouldn’t miss
Upcoming great events to see and do.
74 Camping on a Cargo Ship
Thomas Koteka gives us yet another intriguing insight to
days gone by, and his adventures.
Front Cover: Young fishermen in Pukapuka Photo: Amelia Borofsky
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