Morning Stroll...

With James as our Tour Guide.
Still Surviving...

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

Here's what it will cost you for various business licenses
Irish Cake?

Wacky Tabacky.. that James enjoys smoked in a rolled up leaf.
Millie's Homemade...

Donuts.. and fresh warm bread for breakfast... Delicious!
The School House

Open air.. Pre-School, but only 14 families live on Funafala
Exploring...

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...

James does it.. to get us fresh coconuts. It's pretty cool the rope set up to climb a coconut tree.
Watch Out Below

Don't want to get.. "Conched In Da Head by a Coconut"
Local Church

Simple place to celebrate one's faith
Another Agro Project

Nice greenhouses with a selection of vegetables and fruits being grown
Local "Jimmy B"

Jamming some Tuvalu tunes... and having a few brews
A Beauty Product...

Made from coconut oil..
High Tide

In an area that 50 years ago was dry land
Real Fresh Catch Of The Day

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

James is an all-around utility guy who does everything, including cleaning the fish we just caught
Dinner Is Served

Our "Fresh Catch" along delicious BBQ Chicken and a side dish made from the coconut seed.
Goodbye For Now Funafala

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

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...

Can always count on Chinese restaurants to deliver value, and this one which is popular with the locals does.
A $0.50 Treat...

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..

I'm feeling like a model.. before it gets too hot
The Beach Front

All quite before 8 am on a Sunday morning
Filamona Hotel

Simple family operated budget hotel that is located right next to the airport. About $90 per night.
Church Roadblock...

During Sunday church services, roads are blocked to prevent traffic in the area. Church, family, and relaxing is what Sundays are all about here.