Snorkelling with Uncle Steve, Erin and my dad. I'm wearing the red swimsuit in this photo.
The tide was low so we were very close to the coral and fish.
Saturday, 10 November 2007
On the Road Again!
This is the road between Whitesands Beach and Eton Beach on the eastern part of Efate Island.
The road has many large pot holes so were drove slow. After driving for one hour we only saw 3 or 4 other cars on the road.
White Sands Beach
We are digging in the sand looking for coral and other things.
This is a good beach for surfing because it has big waves but there is a lot of coral so it could be dangerous.
White Sands Beach
My mom and dad at Whitesands Beach. Uncle Steve taking their photo.
It was like the Survivor Vanuatu TV series with our cameras taking photos, but not usually in the pictures.
There is miles and miles of beautiful beach at Whitesands, but there were only one or two local ni-Vanuatu and tourists there. We only saw a few other people the whole day.
Another Road Trip
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We are ready for a road trip. This time to White Sands and Eton beaches.
Aunty Carren took the photo. Can you see her in Uncle Steve's sunglasses?
Iririki Island
Swimming and playing on Iririki Island.
This island is a seven minute boat ride from the main island Efate. Port Vila is across the water in the photo.
Mele Bay
I go swimming in a pool every day.
I play with my two cousins every day.
I swim and snorkel and play on the beach almost every day.
This photo is in Mele Bay near Hideaway Island.
Thursday, 8 November 2007
Wednesday, 7 November 2007
Chief's Nakamal in Port Vila
This is a very large Chief's Nakamal which is a large meeting room in the community.
These nakamals are like community centres or meeting halls.
The chief in the village tradionally beat a drum to call everyone together for a meeting such as a wedding or funeral or other event.
This nakamal is used for important ceremonial events in Vanuatu.
National Museum of Vanuatu
My dad is standing beside some statues in the museum.
There are many of these kinds of carvings all around Vanuatu. Most are made from wood but some are made from stone.
National Museum of Vanuatu
I went to the National Museum in Port Vila today with my parents. There were a lot of interesting displays, and we saw a ni Vanuatu man do a sand painting.
I am standing in front of a traditional outrigger canoe. Some people still use them today.
Do you want some Salad?
My dad said he wanted some salad, then pretended to eat this large leaf in the jungle.
More Bocce Ball in Port Vila
This is the same bocce ball game, but from the other side of the playing field.
Bocce Ball in Port Vila
Local ni Vanuatu men playing bocce ball near the market and beach in downtown Port Vila. Bocce Ball is similar to lawn bowling, but you need to get your balls as close as possible to a small white ball.
It was hot that day, about 30 degrees celsius.
Opening a Coconut with a Bush Knife
My cousin Erin is chopping a coconut with a bush knife. We took turns with our parents cutting it open.
Coconuts have a one-inch thick husk outside, then a hard shell covering, then a lining of coconut meat, then coconut milk inside. The shell inside is hard as a rock.
The milk is dried up in old coconuts. You need to shake it first to hear the milk swish around.
I really like the coconut meat.
This is a Bush Knife!
This is a large bush knife, also called a masheti in some countries. In Vanuatu it is called a bush knife. It is used to cut tall weeds, bushes, branches, roots, small and medium size trees, coconuts, crabs, fish and other things.