Morning Stroll...
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With James as our Tour Guide.
Still Surviving...
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An uprooted tree from a previous storm. These trees, because of their root structure, are planted along shoreline to help prevent erosion.
Ready To Business
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Here's what it will cost you for various business licenses
Irish Cake?
15. huhtikuuta 2023, Tuvalu
Wacky Tabacky.. that James enjoys smoked in a rolled up leaf.
Millie's Homemade...
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Donuts.. and fresh warm bread for breakfast... Delicious!
The School House
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Open air.. Pre-School, but only 14 families live on Funafala
Exploring...
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After breakfast, we load up in an ATV and bump along to the other end of Funafala, where with low tide, we island hop for a refreshing swim.
This Is How...
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James does it.. to get us fresh coconuts. It's pretty cool the rope set up to climb a coconut tree.
Watch Out Below
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Don't want to get.. "Conched In Da Head by a Coconut"
Local Church
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Simple place to celebrate one's faith
Another Agro Project
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Nice greenhouses with a selection of vegetables and fruits being grown
Local "Jimmy B"
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Jamming some Tuvalu tunes... and having a few brews
A Beauty Product...
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Made from coconut oil..
High Tide
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In an area that 50 years ago was dry land
Real Fresh Catch Of The Day
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An amazing part of life is that pretty much all of the food is fresh. At least once or twice a day, a short trip to the lagoon and within an hour fresh fish is served.
Cleaning The Catch
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James is an all-around utility guy who does everything, including cleaning the fish we just caught
Dinner Is Served
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Our "Fresh Catch" along delicious BBQ Chicken and a side dish made from the coconut seed.
Goodbye For Now Funafala
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After a wonderful experience, we leave Funafala at "High Tide" for about an hour journey back to Funafuti. Hopefully, someday, I will return.
Runway Volleyball
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Among many other activities that take place on the runway, that is the central meeting point for after work and nighttime activities.
A $10 Dinner...
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Can always count on Chinese restaurants to deliver value, and this one which is popular with the locals does.
A $0.50 Treat...
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Thanks to some instant friends, we get to sample a coconut milk strawberry frozen treat that is purchased from a local home.
Walking The Runway And..
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I'm feeling like a model.. before it gets too hot
The Beach Front
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All quite before 8 am on a Sunday morning
Filamona Hotel
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Simple family operated budget hotel that is located right next to the airport. About $90 per night.
Church Roadblock...
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During Sunday church services, roads are blocked to prevent traffic in the area. Church, family, and relaxing is what Sundays are all about here.