A few weeks ago
I visited a nearby island called Vao. I went for a day trip because I had heard
it was resplendent. The landscapes, ocean views, Catholic churches, and tribal
sculptures certainly were. I was sadly not allowed to take photographs. I was
shown the site of the most recent case of cannibalism in Vanuatu, as well as a
church where genital mutilation is still practiced on adolescent boys as a rite
of passage during Christmas time. I didn't feel comfortable telling the people
there I opposed this practice. However, I did enjoy the intricate tribal
sculptures with sharks, dolphins, snakes, and Christ images.
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