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"The Pitcairn Island Experience" on Oceania Marina January 18, 2016. Islanders, most descended from mutineers on The Bounty, come onto the cruise ship to sell items and give talks. There is much to say about Pitcairn, but I will leave most of the details out. Pitcairn is an overseas territory of the UK and is the least populous place in the world (currently 47 residents). Six cruise ships of various sizes are scheduled to anchor off the island this year (or occasionally dock if conditions are favorable and Captain feels it's safe). The island is actively trying to boost tourism and the UK government has apparently funded a new breakwater which should make it easier for ships of all sizes to get to Pitcairn.
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Before leaving Marina, the islanders sang Sweet Bye & Bye for us, waved goodbye & some of the kids said goobye.
Before leaving Marina, the islanders sang "Sweet Bye & Bye" for us, waved goodbye & some of the kids said goobye.
Here's Randy Christian who I recognized from the book Lost Paradise. He is a major player on Pitcairn.
Here's Randy Christian who I recognized from the book Lost Paradise. He is a major player on Pitcairn.
I felt sorry for the poor guy who had to stay in the longboat all day
I felt sorry for the poor guy who had to stay in the longboat all day
We waited patiently while the longboat was filled with boxes of food, beer, unsold merchandise & passengers.  Off they went!
We waited patiently while the longboat was filled with boxes of food, beer, unsold merchandise & passengers. Off they went!
We took pics of them & waved & they took pics of us (once with a tablet) & waved. Whoosh, boat did a 360 & then they were off.
We took pics of them & waved & they took pics of us (once with a tablet) & waved. Whoosh, boat did a 360 & then they were off.
Pitcairners (good & bad) returning to their unusual island to await the other 4 cruise ships scheduled to visit in 2016.
Pitcairners (good & bad) returning to their unusual island to await the other 4 cruise ships scheduled to visit in 2016.
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