2009 has proven to be a year full of surprises!
In May after coming back from a good outing of taking goods & services to Northern Lau, we decided to do other trips to cover the rest of the group.
In our research, we found we needed to take a second vessel with us that would have the capacity to bring back copra. This would firstly enable our suppliers to take a lot more cargo then on the first trip and also allow ordinary villager's to exchange goods on sale at our trade show with copra. It will be a first attempt. But then, everything is a first attempt - and we don't give up if we fail the first time, we keep trying, learning and trying until it's more than perfect.
From June, we have searched high and low to find the most suitable 2nd vessel. It has been a painful & heartwrenching exercise.
Finally, on Monday 16th November, Tomu & I visited and took a tour of the new Yatu Lau Shipping Vessel MV Lau Trader! It is a sight to see and is the perfect boat!
We now look forward to our 2010 Calendar. We will keep you posted.
Here's wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Lolomas
Atelaite.
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