Tuesday, July 17, 2012

The Vakas


The Polynesian people explored the oceans on Vakas, canoes with two sails.  

The boys and I were luckily enough to be invited on to one over the Independence weekend.

These beautifully carved and decorated vessels navigate by the stars and advocate sustainable ocean voyages.

The vaka Gaualofa was gifted by Germany to Samoa to mark the anniversary of Independence.





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