Though our trip is about to end, their celebrations honoring their Polynesian heritage will continue for three more weeks. We have watched their dances and listened to their music, and I have sung and played ukulele along with local musicians during our stay. These kind people who prefer sharing and understanding over conflict have aContinue reading “Farewell Polynesian Friends”
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A Cock-a-doodle Day
They may look like ordinary chickens, but these are different from the ones in the States. They came to Mo’orea with the first Polynesians and have been here ever since. Some references call them “jungle fowl,” but they still just look like a different sort of chicken to me. Bright and beautiful, they are everywhereContinue reading “A Cock-a-doodle Day”