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Postcards from the Transition

Postcards from the Transition.

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MS Zaandam 2026 Grand Australia and New Zealand. Voyage, CruisesLeave a comment

Pandemonium in Vanuatu.

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 Rich McClear

Before independence Vanuatu was called the New Hebrides and was colonized by both the British and the French.  Unlike other island groups where each side took a few islands, here they ruled through what they called a condominium.  Locals called … Continue reading Pandemonium in Vanuatu.

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Sandroing in Vanuatu

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 Rich McClear

Most of the tours offered in Vanuatu involved swimming, snorkeling and hiking.  I was interested in a UNESCO intangible Cultural Heritage unique to Vanuatu, Sandroing (in the local Bislama language) or Sand drawing.  In her family letter Suzi better explains … Continue reading Sandroing in Vanuatu

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