Currently we at at 09 35.260'n 078 52.922'w

As we sit here off the island of Uchutupu Pipigua, really feel priveliged to be here. There are two small huts on the island made of wood and palm fronds. We have met the family when they came out to sell us Molas. It appears that it is a couple with Gramma and a 4 year old girl. The island is immaculate. It looks like a park between the palm trees. Every morning they get up and rake the beach in front of their huts and roll the dugout on logs out into the water. The man paddles across to a tiny island where he must be checking for coconuts on the single palm.

Those who know me know that I am very concerned about Climate Change. One of the impacts of climate change is a rise in sea level. We can see from our perspective that this island is only about 2' above sea level. We have noticed other lower island with dead palm trees on them, probably from salt water intrusion. So, again, we struck by the impacts of Climate change that we see everywhere.

More photos when we find internet... none here! this will be posted via SSB radio at 500 bytes per minute.