Many dwellings in Namara village are in a state of disrepair or have been abandoned.
View from my beach hammock. Although the village had little going for it (no shop, cafe, bar, etc), the beach was good.
In Namara village, every day is washday.
Every day is washing day.
A raised beachside platform used by villagers (and visitors) for relaxing and conversation.
Another abandoned dwelling. Many of Wasaya’s residents have been forced to leave the island to find work on Fiji (the ‘mainland’).
Same dwelling, opposite end.
Same dwelling, rear wall window (left).
Same dwelling, rear wall.
Same dwelling, rear wall window (right).
Rear wall triptych.
Homestay accomodation on the island is cheap, but very basic. This was my bathroom, shared with up to ten people.
Bathroom area also used for storing building materials.
This is where our meal dished were washed.
During my two-week stay at the homestead, every guest (including myself) experienced mild-moderate food poisoning.
More abandoned buildings.
The gym.
Only a few dwellings and community buildings are in good condition.
Namara residents take their (Christian) religion very seriously and as they also love to sing, the church choir perform to a remarkable standard.
Centre for Contemporary Photography (CCP), digital photo, 2023
Magnet Galleries, digital photo, 2023
Magnet Galleries, digital photo, 2023