We set sailed on Sunday and reached Nabosivi Village, in Koro Island around 3pm. I am not gonna lie, I got seasick the first few hours. I wasn't able to finish my first shift which was to watch the canoe as it sails. One thing I am truly thankful about for this trip is the crew. My team leader for Team Cracker Areki, kept telling me to "KEEP FIGHTING". With just those two words of encouragement from my team leader helped me and sooner then I knew, I was no longer seasick. It got me thinking, what a smile or a small word of encouragement and good wishes could do to brighten someone else's day.
Picture: Areki (wearing red life lifejacket) with the othe crew of Uto Ni Yalo
Picture Source: The Uto ni Yalo (fb)
We spent two days in Koro Island. We held talanoa discussion, school visitation and a tour for the villagers on board the Uto Ni Yalo. I also met a Peace Corp Volunteer Thea. After pulling few strings here and there, we managed to get her to join us as a crew for the remaining journey. For me personally, my highlight for Koro would be visiting the school with mentor Lionel Rogers.The students have memories of Cyclone Winston etched in their head as if the cyclone just passed yesterday. I learnt so much from Lionel in terms of mental health and linking it not only to environment but to every aspect of our lives. He spoke from the heart and touched deeply into Love and Respect that is slowly fading away. This is so true my darling Athaliah. Remember that love surpasses everything. With love in our hearts, we can truly be united and overcome any obstacles life throws at us. "UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL"
Pic: Lionel running a mental health session with students in Koro.
Much Love
Uncle Abel
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