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Zeitgeist: The movie and the Tribewanted Ideal

Tags: Tribe / Waste / Technology / Fijian / Gatherings / Energy / Video / Sustain / Transport / Fiji / Local / Global

By Rocco, London, UK Posted 11 Nov 2008

Bula!

I visited Vorovoro in May 2008 and the impact of my trip has made a lasting impression on me.

This is the ideal community in my opinion. Everybody is willing to work to make the community better, possessions are shared and there is no TV / advertising / obvious consumerism tendencies and all your material wants are replaced by real human interaction and bonding.

I’ve recently watched an online film called Zeitgeist: The Movie. Here it highlighted the problems with modern society and is very thought provoking. There are 2 videos here each 2 hours long. …

Epeli's Top Tip for the Best Bath in Vorovoro

Tags: Tribe / Fijian / Fiji

By Rocco, London, UK Posted 06 Jun 2008

by Nigel Carlos (AKA “Rocco”)

Sea water and coconut soap usually does the trick for most tribe members however Team Fiji’s elder statesman and chainsaw artist, Epeli, has shared with me his top tip for keeping clean on the island.

“I go and take a bath here every …

Vorovoro here I come!!!

Tags: Tribe / Chiefs / Team

By Rocco, London, UK Posted 23 May 2008

Flying out to the Island on Saturday!!! See you all on Monday 26th May!!!

Nige

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Tui Mali - What books does he like?!

By Rocco, London, UK Posted 12 May 2008

Hi all,

Does any know what books Tui Mali like? Does he like fiction or Autobiographies?

Any help would be good as I’m coming to Vorovoro next week!!

Thanks,

Nigel

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Toilet Paper!??

By Rocco, London, UK Posted 19 Mar 2008

Hi all,

I’m going to the Island in May and was just wondering – what you do for toilet paper over in Vorovoro??

Is there any? Do you bring your own? I know it’s a silly question but I thought I’d ask it anyway!

Thanks!

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Internet Connection? Mobile Phones?

By Rocco, London, UK Posted 19 Feb 2008

Hi all,

I’ve been watching the BBC2 programme and can’t wait to get out to the island.

One question: Is there internet connection out there on Vorovoro now?

Also Are there UK Plug sockets to charge my digital camera?

Do mobile phones work out there?

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Books to bring to Vorovoro?

By Rocco, London, UK Posted 30 Jan 2008

Hi all,

So I’m thinking about the books I’ve got to bring to the island… Does anybody know What Tui Mali likes to read?

Also, what level are the children on the island in terms of reading etc. What kind of books are they interested in?

Cheers,
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eco-friendly toiletries?

By Rocco, London, UK Posted 22 Jan 2008

Hi all,

I couldn’t see it in you FAQ but where do you get eco-friendly toiletries? I checked Body Shop and theirs seemed to have lots of un-natural ingredients. What UK retailers / brands are best?

Let me know,

Nigel AKA Utah

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