Quotes: 

“Everyone says “bye” instead of “hi” when you pass them.  I’m not sure if that means they’re happier to see you going than coming.”

“The flying fox roosts in trees during the day, generally referred to as “camps,” hanging by a foot or two they sometimes will wrap their huge wings around themselves and try to sleep, but judging by the racket, I doubt they’ll snooze much today.”

"There is a common bond between humans and fruit bats, though.  Neither is capable of producing their own Vitamin C and therefore must find other sources, in this case the succulent fruits of the South Pacific.”

“These flying foxes are a true culinary delicacy in neighboring islands, literally known as “food from heaven” in some translations, and as a result have been actively hunted and their numbers are now few.”

“Moving to the leeward, wind protected side of the island, I jump into the water to inspect the anchorage for reefs and coral heads.  The bottom drops very quickly so there is really no place to set the hook…”

“Manicured grasses and orchards line the inland pathway.  This island is definitely inhabited, yet strangely, no one has come to greet us…”

“As we depart, the distant laughs and shouts of the children are replaced by the howling wind and surging water.  Like the setting sun, the vivid memories will slowly dissipate, only to be replaced by new places, and new experiences.”