It's been a busy old week! On Sunday last Viriamu left me, well not permanently, but just long enough to get to Tahiti get on an a boat and sail back to the Australs. Yep he's an invited guest on the
Fafaaite's grand tour of the Australs. A real privilege, and an opportunity for him to learn traditional sailing techniques on a double-hulled voyaging canoe. He left Papeete on Wednesday, there's a
film on the Rahui Nui no Tuhaa Pae Facebook page. I've just heard from him, they arrived in Raivavae this morning, right on schedule, after a grueling few days at sea - sounds like he's having a great time! On Friday it was Matotea's turn, she left with a group of school students, Tubuai-bound for the finals of the orator's competition, she is one of five students participating from Rurutu, joined by last year's laureate, who will open the competition next Saturday. With a little luck Viriamu should also be sailing into Tubuai in time for the competition!
It seems like everyone is off having adventures except me (getting electrocuted doesn't count) - even my Mum was away in Lampeter opening a quilt
exhibition! What a talented family I have.
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