Here, like Tonga and Samoa, an over abundance of cellulite is not frowned upon, especially in women, and is in fact definitely related to beauty. With this in mind, it has been said that after the age of 15, Rotuman girls become more beautiful daily. I couldn't say if this is true or not but at the airport, there were girls both beautiful in facial features and tonnage. Prime Minister Rabuka came a month ago for his first visit. After just one trip around the island he ordered brand new road equipment shipped in.
Construction starts in a few weeks, Rotuman time.
Work on the airstrip and an extension to the wharf are also scheduled. A new satellite phone system has been operating for two months now. In another few months phones will be in place all around the island. In the meantime the one technician is trying to figure out why I can't call home. So much for technology.