Easo, Lifou, New Caledonia

January 26, 2024
My shore excursion was a forest walk. After the excursion, I did a 1.5mi rt walk to Notre Dame de Lourde church overlooking the landing.

A traditional home. Every family has one. Land is owned by the various tribes.
A view of the forest and the cliffs we walked along 
A trap for coconut crabs. These nocturnal crabs are gathered in the wee hours.
The hilltop church


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