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1.06.2009

The Armchair Circumnavigator: Monuriki Island

There's not much to say about Monuriki Island, except that it's in the Pacific Ocean,
in a group of islands known as the Mamanuca Islands, just off of the coast of Figi.

No one lives there, there are no bars, no hotels,

yet it has become a favorite "must see" for tourists.

Does it look familiar to you? It should...

It's where the movie, Castaway, starring Tom Hanks, was filmed.

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Don't forget that this is National Delurking Week. Leave a comment and say hi!

13 comments :

  1. Let's go!

    You bring the volleyball, okay?

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  2. Sure, but you bring a cooler of beer and we'll see who donates to painting the face.

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  3. Wilson got robbed of the Oscar that year.

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  4. I was thinking, "this looks just like the Tom Hanks island", as I scrolled slowly down to his picture!

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  5. This is lovely but not my idea of relaxation. I am so hyper that I actually loose myself and relax walking in crowds. My favorite city to dissapear and ralax in is Tokyo.

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  6. Oh, you have already set sail, to warmer climes, how so very clever!

    I have only this afternoon started clearing the galley and the crew quarters. The last of the visitors left my ship only this morning. I feel like joining that lonely fellow at his beach retreat.

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  7. That was an incredible movie! I loved the scenery in it. And I'm sure I would have gone screaming do-lally had I been stuck there for 4 years!

    But a short visit would be cool. Being lazy on the beach, paddling my kayak in those clear aquamarine waters, hiking around the island. Sign me up!

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  8. Kiefer fell in love with Wilson in that movie.

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  9. Thanks for the only real laugh I had today.

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  10. Wilson!!!!!!!!!
    (someone had to do it)

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  11. I loved that movie! I think I've watched it a dozen times. That scene when she goes running after him in the rain always choked me up. *sniffle*

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