After a hearty cooked breakfast prepared by Chef Roy, it was time to get stuck into the pile of laundry. It had built up since Surwarrow because we didn't want to use our water, other than for essential purposes, in American Samoa and we definitely didn't want to delay our departure just to get to a laundromat.
While Elaine tackled that chore, Roy worked on the much needed improvements required to our wind generator. Success at last! At least it doesn't whine anymore so Elaine can sleep at night and it actually generates electricity now instead of just spinning wildly and making a hell of a racket.
We've also had the opportunity to see the Samoa Police Marching Band which parades every morning from the Fire Station to the Government Building where the national flag is hoisted and following which the siren sounds to signify the commencement of the work day. You'll notice the traditional dress, in the attached photograph, that the men
are
wearing. This dress is widely worn including as part of school uniforms. Although unusual to a westerner, it is, not only traditional, but very smart and attractive when worn with a matching collared shirt printed with a traditional design.
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