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One Ocean At A Time

Endurance

This one is for the Daily Post.

Fa’a Samoa – The Samoan Way.

Village Wisdom

Village Wisdom

Enduring for 3000 years.

Fishing With Palm Net

Fishing With Palm Nets

It’s the people.

The Family - Susanna, Leigh, Lee and Tina

The Family – Susanna, Leigh, Lee and Tina

The Family Fale

The Family Fale

It’s the land.

Sopoaga Falls

Sopoaga Falls

Upolu South Coast

Upolu South Coast

It is not something that is brought out only for festivals.

Making a Coconut Milk Strainer

Making a Coconut Milk Strainer

It is infused in daily life.

Leaving The Market

Leaving The Market

Communal Table

Communal Table

Even with the availability and integration of modern amenities, Fa’a Samoa still endures.

Carving An Outrigger Canoe

Carving An Outrigger Canoe

Fale Prepared for Sleeping

Fale Prepared for Sleeping

New ways that are adopted are incorporated in a way that echoes Fa’a Samoa.

Policeman

Policeman

 

Students In Uniform

Students In Uniform

Fa’a Samoa is what has made me fall in love with this place.  Samoa is a must see destination.

Colorful Local Buses

Colorful and Inspirational Local Buses

 

 

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  1. Mark September 24, 2014

    Absolutely love all the photographs.
    Making mine look half as good is something I aspire to. Keep posting them.

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