
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
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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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