March 2006 - Manono Island
It seems boring to simply say it was beautiful. But it was. Like so much of Samoa. I can't believe I still get surprised and overwhelmed about how beautiful it is here.
We stayed at a newer 'tourist' fale place with a lovely family headed up by Leota and Sau. I particularly fell in love with their gorgeous young son Aneti (5) who was so friendly and fun. We hiked around the island, had an umu feast (including the preparation of the pig - burning the hair off, removing the guts and sticking hot rocks inside) and even went to church with our host family.
On our hike we went up to the 'star mound' which is meant to be one of the most important historical sites in Samoa. However, it was covered in vines and other growth and had a great big bloody telco tower and equiment shelter bang on top of it! I knew of its existence but had been assured that it was to have been taken down by now as they did not get the appropriate permissions from the planning agency. The upside was that we could climb up the tower for an amazing view of the two big islands of Samoa and the beautiful colour contrast of the reef and ocean beyond. Photos to come very soon!
posted by N-Lo @ 2:56 pm
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