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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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After 2 days at sea, we anchored off the coast of the only inhabited Pitcairn Island. There are currently 47 residents.
After 2 days at sea, we anchored off the coast of the only inhabited Pitcairn Island. There are currently 47 residents.		 This telephoto shot from ship shows how rugged yet beautiful the island is. This is HMS Bounty land - descendants of mutineers!
This telephoto shot from ship shows how rugged yet beautiful the island is. This is HMS Bounty land - descendants of mutineers!		 Howard saw a longboat full of people. He said they looked like pirates. I only saw the boat later, with one lone resident.
Howard saw a longboat full of people. He said they looked like pirates. I only saw the boat later, with one lone resident.		 The islanders boarded Marina. Here's a pirate - Pawl Warren, who's often at the helm of the longboat.
The islanders boarded Marina. Here's a "pirate" - Pawl Warren, who's often at the helm of the longboat.		 The Pitcairners sold wood carvings, stamps, painted palm fronds, etc. (Pawl's tatoo reads Pirate Pawl.)
The Pitcairners sold wood carvings, stamps, painted palm fronds, etc. (Pawl's tatoo reads "Pirate Pawl.")		 Randy Christian and family on pool deck
Randy Christian and family on pool deck
I recognized former (maybe current) postmaster Dennis Christian, a descendant of Fletcher Christian.
I recognized former (maybe current) postmaster Dennis Christian, a descendant of Fletcher Christian.		 Howard with Pitcairn policeman from New Zealand. Howard bought a police patch for Al.
Howard with Pitcairn policeman from New Zealand. Howard bought a police patch for Al. 		Melva Warren Evans, who gave a presentation on island life.
Melva Warren Evans, who gave a presentation on island life. 		Everyone, even Dr. who I unfortunately would meet later, came on deck to see our ship circle the island.
Everyone, even Dr. who I unfortunately would meet later, came on deck to see our ship circle the island.		 Most residents live in the only town, Adamstown. It has a museum, library, prison, school (but not high school), no cars.
Most residents live in the only town, Adamstown. It has a museum, library, prison, school (but not high school), no cars.		 Ray's assistant/activities staffer views Pitcairn from the crew deck.
Ray's assistant/activities staffer views Pitcairn from the crew deck.
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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