ALL+互動英語[有聲版]：【進階、應用】聽說讀寫全面升級 2022年3月號第208期 (電子雜誌)

The Harmony1 of the Cook Islands
庫克群島：和諧之美
Bertus van Aswegen
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Somewhere in the South Pacific Ocean, between New Zealand and Hawaii, are 15 magical dots of land known as the Cook Islands. With beautiful natural scenery, a population of around 17,000, and no traffic lights or skyscrapers2 whatsoever3 to speak of, they’re a dream destination4 for anyone looking to get away from it all.
Rarotonga, the biggest of the islands, can be reached with a short three-and-a-half-hour flight from New Zealand. Its star attraction,5 Muri Lagoon,* has sparkling6 white sand and crystal clear water. A wealth of coral and tropical fish gather around the four nearby islets,* or motu, as they are locally called, thus making the lagoon an ideal spot for snorkeling.*
Organic fruits and vegetables, fresh seafood, and plenty of Polynesian dishes are available at the Punanga Nui Market, located next to Avatiu Harbor. Be sure to try the ika mata, a local dish made with raw fish, coconut milk, and finely chopped vegetables. Afterward, get a closer look at the Cook Islands’ fantastic nature by visiting Maire Nui Botanical Gardens, where you can enjoy the sweet smell of tropical flowers and the sight of dragonflies zipping through the air as you sip on a cup of coconut vanilla* tea at the garden’s café.
在南太平洋某處，介於紐西蘭和夏威夷之間，有個稱作庫克群島的十五個奇妙的小島。擁有美麗的自然風光，人口約一萬七千人，而且幾乎沒有紅綠燈或摩天大樓，對於想暫時拋開煩惱去度假的人來說，庫克群島是夢想的地點。
拉羅湯加島是其中最大的島嶼，從紐西蘭只要短短三個半小時的航程就能抵達。其明星景點穆里潟湖有閃閃發光的白沙和晶瑩剔透的海水。大量的珊瑚和熱帶魚聚集在附近的四個小島（當地人稱之為motu），因而使這座潟湖成為理想的浮潛地點。
有機蔬果、新鮮海產以及許多玻里尼西亞風味的菜餚都可以在阿瓦蒂烏港口旁的普南加努伊市場享用到。務必要去品嚐椰漿生魚沙拉（一道用生魚肉、椰漿和切碎的蔬菜製成的當地料理）。之後，到邁爾努伊植物園參觀以仔細瞧瞧庫克群島奇妙的大自然，在那裡你可以在花園裡的咖啡廳啜飲香草椰奶茶，一邊享受熱帶花卉芬芳的香氣以及欣賞蜻蜓在空中快速穿梭的景象。

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Another popular island is Aitutaki, whose 15 islets are often pictured on postcards of the Cook Islands. Tourists can rent a kayak and paddle to the islets’ shores or take a boat ride to some of the larger islands. The lagoon is a popular destination for fly fishing, and many visitors spend their days trying to snatch7 a bonefish worthy8 of a trophy.9 Others make their way to One Foot Island, which can easily be described as paradise on earth, on account of its coconut palms, turquoise* waters, and scurrying* hermit crabs. The island is tiny, and one can easily walk around it in just 20 minutes, but few are ever in a rush when they are surrounded by such beauty.
The highest point on Aitutaki is atop* Mount Maungapu, which is 124 meters tall. For a fun break from the sand and water, take an easy half-hour hike up this hill to get a spectacular10 view of the landscape.11
With relatively easy access and reasonable prices, the Cook Islands are a paradise escape not to be missed. The beauty and harmony you’ll find there might be just what the doctor ordered to renew12 both body and soul.
另一個熱門島嶼是愛圖塔基，它的十五個小島經常出現在庫克群島的明信片上。遊客可以租獨木舟划到小島的海岸，或是搭船到一些較大的島嶼。潟湖是飛蠅釣的熱門地點，而許多遊客花一整天試圖要捕獲一條作為戰利品的北梭魚。有些人則前往大腳島，由於它的椰子樹、碧綠的海水及四處亂竄的寄居蟹，它肯定會被形容為人間天堂。該島很小，只要二十分鐘就可以輕鬆走完一圈，但在這樣的美景圍繞下，很少人會匆匆忙忙的。
愛圖塔基的最高點在海拔一百二十四公尺高的芒格普山上。想要一個暫時離開沙灘和海水令人愉悅的休憩，不妨花半小時輕鬆爬到這座小山上來欣賞壯麗的風景吧。
庫克群島相對容易抵達且價格合理，是一個不容錯過的度假天堂。你在那裡發現的美景與和諧或許正是醫生吩咐恢復身心靈所需的東西。

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