Wow..
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Natural beauty that's so refreshing to explore.
Come Along...
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For the ride...
Mangrove Restoration
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Newly planted trees to help reduce shoreline erosion
Captain Steve...
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And his First Mate...
Home For The Night
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After a few hours exploring the lagoon, we get to spend a night on Funafala
An Island Hike
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After arriving at Funafala because it's low tide, we walk across calf high water to visit a nearby island dodging "sea snails" along the way.
Beach Crabs..
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Make comfortable homes on the beach here and practically go undisturbed except for strangling tourists
Preparing Dinner..
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Fresh.. Flying Fish.
Unspoiled Sunset
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Enjoyed from a sandbar at low tile.. splendid and peaceful.
At Rest For The Day
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A family boat that is so much a part of life here.
A Changing Of Color Guard
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As night begins in Funafala
Dinner About To Be..
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Served...
Making Coconut Milk
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From milk to chicken and pig feed, to fire source, and beauty products in Tuvalu, the coconut is one resourceful.. Nut!
School's in Sessions...
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A lesson in Tuvalu language from Millie.
Faka Fetai.. not what you think..
Faka Fetai Lassi.. Thank you very much
Amazing Night Sky
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With practically zero light pollution. Combined with fresh air, along with an ocean breeze.. Heaven on Earth.
Good Morning, Funafala
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After getting chased inside by an evening down pour, I am early to catch a Tuvalu sunrise from a hammock.
A Relaxing Morning
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In a tree mounted hammock, just me and squawking birds enjoying the beginning of a new day.
Coconut Seed..
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Edible and used to make a delicious side dish for a meal.
Resourceful Nut...
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Husk is used as a kindle, while the shell is used as a charcoal. Meat used not only for human consumption but to feed local chicks and pigs.
Bet You Never Heard Of...
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Jimmy Husk... Coconut
Pigs.. Pigging Out...
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After putting together a meal with coconut, fish bones, and dinner leftovers, it's time to feed the real pigs.
Love Thy Neighbor..
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Different family pigs are kept separate and used to prevent inbreeding.
The Strongest Plant
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That grows wild around the island.
Agroforestry Project
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That produces edible crops right here on the island
Under Construction
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Jame's new home that was once his father's getaway from Funafuti.