Panaete Island
in the
Louisiade Archipelago
of
Papua New Guinea
the village
the gardens
welcoming elder
women in traditional costume
child with outrigger
kids on the beach
woman carrying basket
man walking
women
pig on the way to the butcher
Nivani Island
sail boat with colorful sails
the distinctive carved prow
we were taken for a
sail
(our Exploration cruise liner seen in the background)
met some of the Islander children
were greeted by
three ladies in their traditional grass skirt costumes
(May 7, 1993)
and observed a sundown after a few hours on the island
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