Gela: I was in Papeete, Bora Bora and on Moorea in June, 1982! Stayed at Club Med with a friend. If I recall, it only cost about $700 for the non-stop flight from L.A. and a week at the village in Moorea. Now, I hear the prices are outrageously expensive there.

Wasn't a big fan of the food or some of the French people, but the scenery was awesome and the natives were okay. Quick funny story: we rented mopeds for a day and drove around Moorea. Stopped at every hotel bar for a drink. By the last resort, Captain Cook's, we were feeling pretty darn good. It rained hard for about 1/2 hour, became a little muddy and slippery. As I was pulling up to the resort on my moped, trying to park it, I accidentally hit the forward throttle and plowed into a beautiful banana tree at the entrance, toppling it over. Everybody in the bar saw and laughed their heads off. The manager ran out and was quite distressed. There I was - muddy and soaked, but decided I needed another drink, so headed into the bar and did just that! What a hoot that was. . .

Hope, I am interested in info on Cook Islands. I hear Raratonga is really nice down there. You guys are going to be around in October/first week of November, right? Would love to meet up for lunch with you again and want to check out Kihei area for a day tripper.