Airplane arrival plane window view of funafuti tuvalu
Exactly 5 years ago, I was in one of my favorite places of my voyages. And at the time I went , it was one of my top anticipated destinations. Not because of social media or YesTheory’s viral video. Hell, YesTheory hadn’t even been there yet.
throwing shaka in front of Talofa sign in funafuti tuvalu
Island and blue lagoon ocean waters of Funafuti Tuvalu
I went because I was curious to explore a Polynesian culture across 9 atolls and islands. And when I went, I fell in love beyond my expectations. The friendly faces, the sounds of the fatele, the beautiful hues of culture across Funafuti.
tuvalu people performing fatele in funafuti
But that’s not to exclude the common topic of climate change and the eventual fate of tuvalu alongside many low lying atolls in the pacific. The firsthand reality is heartbreaking!
gogo bird in funafuti tuvalu
postcard and stamps of tuvalu
Due to financial limitations on my budget at the time, I hadn’t even ventured to the outer islands.
google maps satellite image of funafuti lagoon tuvalu
islands map of tuvalu and funafuti
Which is why I am especially planning to go back after all these years. To dive deeper to explore a place and people that as been special to me for five years.

 

I can’t wait! 🙂

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sandy beach, throwing a Shaka hand sign with a wide smile. In the background, the turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean meet the clear blue sky, creating a serene tropical scene.

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