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S/V Freya
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Atolls usually have one or more passes, which are breaks in the
encircling reef through which boats enter the central lagoon. This photo was
taken while going through one of Penrhyn's passes. |
Penrhyn's lagoon is over 7 miles across, and its calm waters are
used for black pearl farming. |
One of the motu (small islands) around the atoll's perimeter.
None of Penrhyn's islands are more than a dozen metres high. |
Bjarne fileting a trevally. |
Barb's holding the recommended daily serving of one pamplemousse,
which tastes much like a very sweet grapefruit without the bitterness. |
This is an 'ara' fruit. We unfortunately have no idea how
they taste... |
Warren's family. The baby had a very endearing smile. |
Warren and pastor Ray lending us a tow. The previous night
they had taken us fishing for red snapper on the reef. |
All small islands face the problem of where to dump their garbage;
deep landfills are impossible. Reducing the amount produced is perhaps the
best approach. |
Marianne weaving a hat using sun-dried and bleached coconut fronds. |
Children were found running around everywhere. Egads. |
Waves are always breaking on the ocean side of the islands. |
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