Photo Gallery - September 2001
Second Half!
Pictures can be clicked to see a large
version of the image.
A
waterfall found while touring the island of Upolu in Independant Samoa.
A
close-up photo of the waterfall..
A
really interesting Samoan village church.
Kate
relaxing at a little bar/restaurant we found on the South coast of Upolu while
touring the island. It rained the whole day but was really fascinating.
The
little place we had lunch on the South coast of Upolu. It is owned by a ex-pat
Kiwi and his Samoan family. They also offer inexpensive bungalows for rent and
are right on the beach. Mostly a surfer hangout.
One
of the typically stunning South coast beaches which dot the coastline of Upolu.
Unfortunately in the rain we could only look.
Jonah
clowns on the beach oblivious to the foul weather.
A
group of beach fales similar to dozens of other groups all along the beach
ridden coast. The families who own them live across the road rent them for just
a few Tala.Many backpackers camp in them overnight. They are equipped with fold
down tarp flaps.
Jonah
posing with a little Samoan girl we met when we stopped to take some photos at a
beautiful beach we passed. If only it were not raining.
The
little girl and her mother. When she noticed we were walking around taking
photos and talking with the girl she came across the road and asked for 2 tala
which we gave her (about 75 cents US).
The
famous beach at Lalomano. Arguably the most beautiful beach in all the Samoas.
We also were hit up by an old man to pay a fee for stopping on his land to
photograph this scene. We gave him 50 senes (about 30 cents US).
Some
more example of a Samoan village road and local housing.
The
first in a series of shots taken at the produce market in Apia, Independant
Samoa.
The
market is actually open 24 hours a day. Many families have a member sleep in
their stall even when not open since the space could be poached by another
vendor if it were vacant. Some stalls have been occupied by the same family for
years I was told.
The
array of produce available in Apia was incredible. Green beans seen here along
with lettuce and cabbage in the background were always available along with
cucumbers, green peppers, eggplant and a variety of other green food.
Jonah
running through the isles at the produce market.
The
produce market also contains stalls selling native products actually used by the
local people, not tourist souveniers like at the flea market.
A
row of stalls selling household goods.
A
final shot of the produce market. I was taking several shots on the sly since
the locals don't really like to be photographed and I didn't want to appear to
obvious. This one was taken while walking and has an interesting quality to
it.
Man
do they have a lot of banannas in Samoa!
Samoan
carvings found in a stall in a quiet section of the market. .
The
Danish Sailing Vessel Scafhogg underway between Apia and Savai'i.
The
view from the anchorage at Asau on the big island of Savai'i. We were only three
boats here the whole time, Scafhogg, Abel Tasmen and us.
"Scafhogg"
at anchor in Asau, Savai'i.
The
Canadian Sailing Vessel "Abel Tasmen" at anchor in Asau, Savai'i.
The
beautiful bay of Asau in Savai'i is completely rural. There are no piers or
docks in the bay which is protected completely by a reef which covers the mouth
of the bay. A narrow man made channel is used to enter the bay.
Another
fabulous view of Asau, Savai'i.
In
Asau Bay. Village homes can be seen just behind the trees on shore.
Sunset
over Savai'i. View to the West from the Queen Jane at anchor in Asau.
Another
sunset shot in Savai'i.
Final
sunset photo from Savai'i.
Emma,
Anetta and Kate relaxing in the Queen Jane cockpit.
The
Queen Jane at sea on the Savai'i to Wallis passage. This passage had the worst
weather we have experienced yet.
On
the passage to Wallis we experienced about 30 hours of 30-40k wind and seas of
10-12ft.
A
shot taken from the companionway showing the sea state. This photo was taken at
mid-day.
A
final shot of the Queen Jane at sea on the way to Wallis. It is very difficult
to show how waves tower above the cockpit when you are trying to take photos on
a pitching boat in the rain. This shot is a weak representation of what it is
like.
