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[status] We had an excellent day. Early in the morning I went to the giant taro garden, and spent a couple of hours working the taro, and learning how village grows them so large. It was infested is mosquitoes. We wore face nets, long sleeves, long pants, and looked like bee keepers. I've never seen so many mosquitoes! After this, the school had a big event celebrating the last day of book week. This consisted of dancing, skits, music, food and a beauty contest. I was asked to be a judge, and was a little surprised when the high school age contestants were topless...but I managed to be a fair judge (I think). Finally the paramount chief provided some beautiful gifts for us, as we prepare to leave today for the small island in the north of this atoll. Overall and excellent day. We are humbled by the generosity of the local people. They were all sad that we are leaving, as are we!
[weather] 60% cloud, 28C, 1007.5 baro, 0-5 kts SE

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