In many places in Tanna, the traditional lifestyle remains in tact. This was certainly the case in Port Resolution where we made our landfall. The village life was much the same as centuries ago. T e society is dominated by two things, men and coconut palms. The former control all important aspects of society and the latter provide most materials needed to build a house and live day today life. The houses themselves are both dry and very cool inside. Ironically when outside aid is given, it often comes in the shape of a concrete building far less suitable to the conditions than the coconut one!

Materials for House Building

We had dinner in one house used by the family as a restaurant for visitors. £5 bought us a magnificent lobster dinner!

Tanna is one of the few places in the World where it is possible to visit an active volcano. We took the long 4x4 journey and on the way stopped to see a Kastom village and traditional male dancing.

Kastom Dancing

Afterwards the Yasur volcano at dusk provided amazing and memorable sights.

Sadly we had to miss the major event on Thursday, which was the formal exchanging of gifts with the villagers of Port Resolution. We were off to Port Vila for haulout and antifouling.