Ep4: Paddling Up a Crocodile River to a Hidden Village in Papua New Guinea

Episode 4: Sailing Louisiades, Papua New Guinea We paddle up a crocodile filled river to our friend Gideon's place. He takes us for a walk through the village talking about their way of life here. Completely self-sufficient, it is a must that you know how to build your own house, boat, and garden before you leave home. If you can't, you will either not survive or be a drain on the village community who will have to support you. 0:00 - Journey Begins: Paddling Through the Crocodile River to the Hidden Village 2:20 - Welcome! Intro to the Adventure 2:53 - Gideon's Family Home: A Glimpse into Local Life 3:05 - Discovering Garlic Nut: A Unique Local Ingredient 4:19 - The Bathing Spots: Where Locals Refresh in Nature 4:42 - The Craft of Building Homes: Traditional Construction Techniques 7:04 - Sago Wood Hunting: Sourcing Materials for Village Homes 7:45 - Fresh Water Sources: How the Village Secures Drinking Water 8:03 - Exploring the Elementary School: A Look into Village Education 9:07 - A Walk Through the United Church: Faith in the Village 9:58 - Main Village Tour: The Heart of the Community 10:11 - Crafting a Sailing Canoe: The Traditional Art of Boat Building 11:45 - Betel Nut Tree Climbing: A Local Skill in Action 12:24 - Reflecting on a Day in the Village: Insights and Experiences 12:47 - Understanding 'Bride Price': The Cultural Significance in PNG 13:35 - Beliefs in Sorcery: Insights into Local Spiritual Practices 14:37 - Customs for Widows: A Deep Dive into Local Traditions Places: Sudest Island, Louisiades Archipelago, Papua New Guinea Buy us a coffee ? https://buymeacoffee.com/onceuponareef Or Send us a gift ? https://throne.com/onceuponareef Follow us: ?INSTAGRAM: @onceuponareef & @wheres.poppy ?PATREON ? https://www.patreon.com/c/onceuponareef Poppy's YouTube Channel ? https://www.youtube.com/wherespoppy ? BUSINESS INQUIRIES - onceuponareef@protonmail.com Hey there, we're Ryan and Poppy, a couple of adventure junkie sailors out to explore the most amazing reefs and islands in the world. We hope by documenting everything this lifestyle encompasses, we will inspire, raise awareness and support on going research to do our part in protecting these natural life systems. Subscribe if you're on board! #onceuponareef #papuanewguinea #lousiadesarchipelago