Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Faleasao Beauty Queens


Males of Faleasao Collaboration


Ladies of Faleasao working together


Faleasao Elders


Samoan Tatoos and Cultural Respect in Faleasao



Elders of Manua Bringing Alofas!


It's a Family Affair


The women of Faleasao have Gathered


Showing Faleasao Respect


Faleasao Arrivals Early Morning


Welcoming Committee at Faleasao for Tualemoso!


Samoa's Finest even made it that early AM

The color of the water was absolutely stunning at this time of the day.  I hope I get to experience it again!  From the Ferry looking onshore, there were lot's of family and locals awake and ready to greet us.

Pine Ahsoon leading the Welcoming Committee at Faleasao Harbor


Light and Clouds Whispering Good Morning over Faleasao!


Sun Rising over Faleasao


Samoan Spooning..featuring Stallone Nua

Awe....a few moments of rest!

From Pago Pago to Faleasao

What a journey - an overnighter on a metal ferry boat where the only amenities are the comforting smiles of the your fellow journeymen.  It rained, it rocked, we sang, we sauntered, we finally conquered.  We hovered in the bay like a 747 over a runway awaiting clearance to land.  My cousin Stallone, on the look out!

Cousins with Auntie Fuala'au!


Men in Service!