Japanese WWII Memorial
August 21, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
Nice spot to catch a sunset but not a well kept up area.
Old Japanese WWII Guns
August 21, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
Sunset at a spot that once was a symbol of power for.. The Land of The Rising Sun.
Pink Sunset
August 21, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
Magical colors of a Kiribati sunset
Island Walk
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Parliament building. No visitors allowed while in session.
More Beautiful Beach Views
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
With only one main road and the island being so narrow in most places it's easy to enjoy nice water views looking left or right.
Highest Point On The Island
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Only 3m.. about 9 feet. Some believe Kiribati will be the first country lost to the effects of global warming.
Lunch Break
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Tuna Chopsuey and a nice "Twist" at a spot that's popular for students to take a break too.
Ferry Port
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Not sure when it is activate but definitely not at low tide.
Umwanibong Cultural Centre
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Simple but cool exhibits and artifacts including whale bones and necklaces made out of human teeth.
Carefully Choose Your Mat
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
With mats weaved for all different purposes, choosing the wrong one to sleep on can have undesirable consequences.. 🤐
Kiribati Museum
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Cool artifacts including Kiribati model home.
Tales Of Kiribati
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Local stories and legends... My favorite, The Cat And The Rat. Now I know why cats hate and chase rats.. basically it's from a marriage gone bad..
Chillin Spot...
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Common around island as gathering spot for community events or simply a spot for a siesta.
Kulu
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Local name for the conch shell used by ancient Chamorro people to call everyone to assemble.
I'm A Little Teapot..
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Made from coconuts.. along with baskets made from pandanus leaves.
USS Tarawa
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Island was freed from Japanese occupation in WWII by US and gained it's indepence in 1979.
I Think I Will...
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Stay in my shell.. 🤪
Taking Care of Business..
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
But first I must draw a bucket of water from a fresh water well.
Chatterbox Cafe
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
A lot to talk about here including Banana Bread.. and Vanilla Ice Cream.. 😋
A Relaxing Get Away
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
A place to relax that thanks to some local generosity I get to experience it first hand.
Interesting Grave Site
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Above ground burial.
Fresh Coconut Syrup
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Taken directly from flowering tree.
Yard Games...
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Family fun times....
More Lil/BIG Piggies...
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Some are allowed to freely roam while others are tied up by the feet.
The Bus Ride
August 22, 2019 in Kiribati ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Inexpensive public transportation with each van having it own unique character which is determined by driver's choice of music.









































































