Samoa Day 6: To Sua Trench + Lalomanu Beach (Part 3)
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
- Day 6 we visited To Sua Ocean Trench , Lalomanu and Siumu.
The moment I’ll never forget about today is getting to play games with the children of Siumu. We come from the land of IPad kids. Kids scrolling for hours and hours on end. TikTok, RUclips, you name it.
But what did these kids have? A Fanta Soda bottle. An empty plastic bottle.
They kicked it around laughing more than any iPad kid Ive seen. I joined them and remembered what it was like before nomadic work and online jobs. The best feeling to feel free like this
In Siumu we found my grandmas Grandpa’s family. He owned land in the village. Even 59 years later the family still lives in the same village.
Earlier in the day, we stopped by a a small shack full of kids and their mom selling coconut and papa.
We gave the kids banana bread and Manapua buns we saved from breakfast. The smiles on their faces eating the buns broke my heart and mended it all at the same time. We bought 3 coconuts.
We stopped in Lalomanu for lunch. The most beautiful beach I’ve seen but the entire village was empty. Lalomanu has an unfortunate history where a Tsunami hit the village in 2009. Most of the village was wiped out including the residents.
The man who helped us during our lunch told us the stories of how the waves hit the mountain surround the homes and nobody saw it coming. Now visitors avoid the area although there is so much beauty to enjoy.
We rented a fale by the beach for about $23 American dollars. We had the whole village to ourselves practically. It’s a hidden gem.
By the end of our conversation, the man said he wanted to name his daughter Logo Logo, after my grandma (he’s a new father). Grandma exists and has people naming their children after her. A living legend.
I admire the strong women we have in our family. How simple conversations can have lasting effects on the people around us. I’ll never forget what it’s like to witness it.
Today we will be saving some last surprises for our last day in Samoa. On Wednesday, we head back to American Samoa.
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Thanks Tina and your family for sharing your videos with us, sweet memories of our beloved motherland! You did well in your trip Alofas and blessings from Brisbane GB🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💙💝🌹💐🎁👑🪷🌷❌⭕️❌
Thank you for sharing your videos 😊. I love watching Samoa from different people’s perspectives and experiences.
Pay no attention to the negative comment about your fa’a Samoa. Sad when it’s your own people who look to put you down and judge you. I love that your family is reconnecting with their roots and sharing it with your children ❤
Such a kind comment😊 Thank you for watching and your sincere words!
It was a wonderful trip we hope to make more frequently!
The coconut guy deserved a tip. Nice videos sis.
He absolutely did! Thanks for watching
Lol
You wanna make sure she put some labor into that PAPA!!!” 😂😂😂 Kalofae si’ fine’ ma Lana fanau🙏💔😔
Pesanimo is the bomb as waiter 💯🔥
OMG Hellooo….. LOL
R you going to support them wether it was made with CAN coconut or fresh coconut 🤷♀️ 🤦🏻♀️ 🤦🏻♀️ 🤦🏻♀️
😆😆😆 I’m referring to the young fella and his mother? Along the side of the road selling their “COCONUTS & “PAPA” 🤷♀️ 🤷♀️ 🤷♀️
😂😂😂 Sorry I just felt bad for the mother it looked like she was nervous of saying the wrong thing then loose the sale!!! Aaaawwww😔💔🙏
But, thank you for sharing 👍😊
lmao!!!
(La-Lou-Ma-New!!!)
Laloumanew😂😂😂
LOVE IT! 😆😆😆😆
We are grateful for your positive input in this conversation. Your views and comments are truly valued. Have a wonderful and blessed day!
Regardless, thank you for watching!
Kau le mafai e le Tina ga speak Samoa 😂 ua leva leva aso le koe speak Samoa 😂 I've been away from Samoa since I was a little boy and I still speak our language fluently, se vaai kakou ia... A e fagau i Samoa oga aua laia le fia palagi😅
Maguia le aso✌️
gold star for you
Hello Hiltons Driver. It is disheartening to witness such disrespectful behavior and superiority complex. It is important to remember that language proficiency should never be used as a measure of someone's worth or intelligence. It is unfortunate that this allows you to feel the need to belittle others and act as if you are superior.
It is worth questioning whether your English proficiency is as exceptional as you seem to claim, given your inability to communicate in a respectful and inclusive manner? Your behavior raises doubts about your own language skills and understanding of cultural diversity? It is important to approach language differences with empathy and respect, rather than using them as a means to demean or mock others.
As for your decision to hide behind a screen and disguise your true identity, it is possible that you do not feel safe or confident enough to expose yourself? This anonymity allows you to avoid accountability for your hurtful comments and shields you from the consequences of your actions. It is unfortunate that individuals resort to such behavior, as it reflects their own insecurities and lack of empathy.
Let us remember that language proficiency should never be used as a tool for discrimination or superiority. Instead, let us foster an environment of respect, understanding, and appreciation for diverse linguistic backgrounds. It is through empathy and open-mindedness that we can build bridges of communication and create a more inclusive society.
If there is one thing I want to conclude with in the Samoan language, it would be, “A malu I fale, e malu I fafo!” I pray this reminds us of our shared humanity and the importance of avoiding hypocrisy, seeking respect and forgiveness.
To your continued success here in America and beyond 🙏🏽
Daaaaaaamn, @Hiltons Driver, those thoughts came to your mind when watching this video!? The average viewer, such as myself, sees a loving grandmother with her daughters and granddaughters visiting the island. Your comments with laughing emojis comes across as sad, mean spirited, and personal. Do you know these people? How do you know or not if they visit the island multiple times a year? Or if they contribute or assist in humanitarian causes for the Samoan people? Please, do share your insights. If not, just another hateful internet troll spreading negativity. Be a better person than this.
Pusi
Well the grandma have a lot of love for Samoa that she returned with her daughters/granddaughter to visit the motherland and reconnect with their families from the two Samoas. I bet you their family don't care if they speak English or Samoan when they returned back home. As the old folks would say "Aua le popole ole mea sili lava ua va'ai atu ua tou omai"
The camera man must be high some hahaha 😂😂😂🇦🇸
*camera woman
*Woman and no