The wave has changed everything, perhaps for ever. The people of the lagoon were a seafaring people. They have now moved inland, too frightened of the sea which once provided their living and their way of life. We find it very, very hard. We used to live on the beach, the children loved to play and swim on the beach.
Aid workers say the tidal wave destroyed far more than the villages.
The resilience of the people has never ceased to amaze me. The people are strong and courageous. And their willingness to live life is tremendous. Some families have returned to the seashore, attempting to resume their old life, but for most it is still far too soon. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.