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Paikea Mist's Ode to Our Shores
the wet coast, the wild coast the mighty magnificent west coast. water spills from your snowy peaks and fills my soul. may your winds push me onwards yet always bring me home.
Paikea Mist's Photos - Port Patrick, Aneityum
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village hut, note the raised floor
a load of oranges from a villager interested in trade
warm smiles of welcome
Primary students in front of their small two room school
adept at climbing at an early age
blond hair, dark skin and eyes that sparkle like magic
preteens hang out just off the main group. The blond headed boy holds a bamboo which is used to make a drumming sound
Last days of primary school, these boys are off to the island
Port Patrick is like an unchanged window to the past, South Pacific Island life as people have experienced for hundreds of years.
Standing proud inside the new library, still under construction
Young men paddle out to invite us to their village within minutes of dropping the hook.
Hopefully he will remember his roots as he grows up, but see lots of progress in his village.
A mat was spread out for us in the shade to watch the end of year assembly.
Ready for anything!
 
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