Treasure Islands

Small pleasures and large truths in the South Pacific.
Choir practice in a deserted building at the Port-Vila Presbyterian Church. About one third of the population attends the Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu. Photo by Jesse Marlow.
“Where is your boat?”

“What do you mean? I am sitting in my boat right now.”

“That is not a boat, that is a kenu [canoe] . . . where is your yacht?”

“I don’t have a yacht.”

“Oh. So sorry. Is your yacht draon [drowned]?”

“No. My yacht didn’t sink. This is my only boat. It is called a kayak.”

“Oh . . . You come from wea [where]?”

“Port-Vila.”

“Oh. Tumas. Longaway from Port-Vila in too-small boat. You going wea?”

“Santo.”

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LenJune 14, 2008 09:46 EST

Where do I find the Jon Turk additional photos

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