Kodia Island - Want to live here

Kodia Island. So little known that Google AI tries to persuade you it is in Alaska. Heritage visit twice per year and virtually no one else does.

To start. Whole village turned out to greet us, and kids limed up to High five or bump fists. Almost everyone very keen to engage, and they were taking as many photos of us as we were of them . A few language lessons (Terima Kasih-) thank you.

Next to the dreaded cultural dance, which was a delight. Many girls dancing, large pister on stage dedicated to Heritage Expeditions ( only ship that visits) , coconut drinks for anyone that wants, (several miserable types turned them down), and speach from village chief.

Free to wonder around. Just sat and chilled for 20 minutes watching. Then bought fine new golf hat made by weaving women in the village.

My favourite bit. Tiny restaurant offering Bersih, Indah, Sejuk, Ramah, Tertib and Kanangan. And tea. Just sat and drank tea and interacted with ladies, mum's, grandma's and Daffy, small boy with top Barnet.

Wondered round village, people happy to talk,bor not.

Lovely looking houses, old wooden 2 story houses with balconies, newer brick/concrete being built, several signs offering homestay, and plenty of Gang culture ( houses or streets seem to be called gang something...).

Newly printed signs in English saying things like " build a reef, build a future".

Rough stone Causeway across to main island, and other half of village. Carries water in pipes from spring up the hill.

Dramatic dry hills as a backdrop. Lovely

Fine snorkeling/ diving here too, a favourite spot.

Japanese base

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