Although it is a slight deviation from our posts about life in KTM, I recently went to Vanuatu as part of a UNICEF research study and wanted to share a few photos from the trip. I spent two weeks travelling around Vanuatu but spent the majority of my time helping conduct a survey on early childhood care and education on the island of Maewo. For those of you who don't know where Maewo or Vanuatu is located, here is a link to Google Maps (http://goo.gl/maps/poggK).
This particular island is quite remote (two small planes and a boat ride to reach the island) and not a tourist destination. The local population was incredibly hospitable and welcoming. No electricity on the island besides the occasional generator and pretty slim choices in terms of meals. Lots of taro, fresh coconut, mangoes, and fish. Amazingly (to me at least) the drinking water was simply rain water collected in large holding tanks. Here are a few photos from my trip. Hope you enjoy.
Santo Airport
Our second flight of the day. The planes keep getting smaller and smaller...
Children playing marbles with stones.
A view of Maewo at dawn.
A typical beach on Maewo.
Remnants of a long forgotten lava flow.
A kavaa bar (men only). These establishments can be found in every village.
A waterfall at Naone.
After a 4 hour hike to the falls, this dip in the pool was much needed.
A beach on the southern coast of Maewo.
This particular island is quite remote (two small planes and a boat ride to reach the island) and not a tourist destination. The local population was incredibly hospitable and welcoming. No electricity on the island besides the occasional generator and pretty slim choices in terms of meals. Lots of taro, fresh coconut, mangoes, and fish. Amazingly (to me at least) the drinking water was simply rain water collected in large holding tanks. Here are a few photos from my trip. Hope you enjoy.
Santo Airport
Our second flight of the day. The planes keep getting smaller and smaller...
A final early morning boat ride to Maewo.
Children playing marbles with stones.
A view of Maewo at dawn.
A typical beach on Maewo.
Remnants of a long forgotten lava flow.
A kavaa bar (men only). These establishments can be found in every village.
A waterfall at Naone.
After a 4 hour hike to the falls, this dip in the pool was much needed.
A beach on the southern coast of Maewo.
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