Day 5 (March 10, 2025): A 200km circumnavigation of Upolu
After yesterday‘s rain, we were excited to get up early, have breakfast, and do the contract with Hertz for our rental car so that we could get on the road. The Hertz agent came to the hotel, which was very convenient, and after resolving a bit of an issue related to the rate, we hit the road at 9:40 AM. Starting from our hotel in the north west corner of Upolu, We did a counterclockwise circumnavigation of the island, completing 200 km. Now, you might not think 200 km in a day is a lot. But it’s important to understand that the road around the island is very narrow, rough in places, And passes from one village to the next in what seems like a nonstop progression. On the upside, it’s a great way to see the workings and life of typical Samoan villages. On the downside, if you get behind a slow moving vehicle, you don’t make much progress.
We made it back to the hotel just after 5 PM. It was a full day, and we saw a lot, so we are really happy to have done the road trek. But it was quite tiring, at the same time.
The traditional Samoan fale is a traditional house or dwelling that has been used by the Samoan people for centuries.The fale serves as a multi-purpose space and is used for various activities such as sleeping, cooking, socializing, and traditional ceremonies. It is also a place where community meetings, cultural events, and gatherings take place.
The Samoan fale is not just a physical structure but also holds deep cultural and social significance for the Samoan people. It represents their connection to the land, their traditional way of life, and their sense of community and hospitality. Despite modernization and the use of modern building materials, the traditional Samoan falecontinues to be an important symbol of Samoan identity and culture.
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