Islanders from several villages gathered at Telina to greet us.

Solomons men are very skilled and creative wood carvers.

This young Brittney-fan was shy, but her mother was very articulate and spoke excellent English.

A crowd of flowergirls greeted us when we went ashore at Telina.

This littlest flowergirl wasn't so sure about us!

Mbili Village was the second village that we visited.

This islander welcomed us in English to his village.

[photo: Jon Fellows]

The islander women brought fruits and vegetables to sell to us.

[photo: Jon Fellows]

A very skilled basketmaker in Peava Village.

This 8-year-old really enjoyed watching our diving activities.

[photo: Jon Fellows]

Blue eyes and blonde hair are common among the Islanders.

This tyke was already a very accomplished boater.

[photo: Jon Fellows]