Papau New Guinea – Alotau

 

 

Alotau is at the very southern end of Papau New Guinea.  There are no roads connecting it with other parts of Papau New Guinea, thus very isolated.  We love this port stop.  There were no big attractions so interacting with real people going about their everyday live was what it was about.  Alotau is peopled by the 12 tribes from their province.

These guys were found gardening with their machetes the road stop grounds at the lookout area to the city.  They were very friendly and eager to talk.  We had a lovely conversation with them.  Each of them described their tribe.

 

We visited a secondary school and had a great time interacting with faculty and students.  Dwellings consistent with the houses from each tribe have been constructed on a large field at the school.  One faculty member while describing his indicated that “200 years ago we would have invited us here for dinner.  We would have eaten you”.  We would have been the main course!

One of the people we met, Florence, was very interested in the Cousin’s Camp shirt that Don was wearing. Now a day at sea and on to Madang!