Preview: Tom Robinson’s Solo Row Across the Pacific – Update #11 – Island Happenings

ISLAND HAPPENINGS

by Tom “Mahuta” Robinson


It has been over three months now since I stepped ashore on Penrhyn Island, and what a marvelous time it’s been. It was a funny thing, a rather unconventional, or perhaps auspicious arrival to a tiny island, knowing nothing of the place except that it would have to be my home for the next four months. I felt a strong sense of trepidation as I stepped ashore that strange Fridy afternoon, “I hope they’re a friendly bunch”, I thought to myself. 

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  • Heidi Roy

    Heidi Roy says:

    Tom you are right I had never heard of Penrhyn, till you revealed this little heaven. Cheer to your lifestyle and How you handle it with expertise.

  • Dean Mendenhall says:

    Tom, it seems no matter where you go or how you travel, once you get into the local traditions and lifestyle you are always greatly rewarded. Since you bring many substantial traits along with you , you will be helpful and invited to mix in wherever. Enjoy the next leg, hope your blisters are repaired by now.

  • Carroll Brownlee says:

    Thanks for sharing your exciting adventure with the rest of us, especially in such an accomplished writing style. Your adventure reminds me of our second daughter, who walked across the United States with a group to encourage peace. It seems you may have found it on Penrhyn. Keep sharing with us, as we pray for your safe journey.

  • Donald Goldring says:

    Sounds like a fabulous life and wonderful islanders. You will have to return someday!,

  • Bob Spackman says:

    What an amazing experience. So brave to attempt rowing the Pacific alone, but what fantastic rewards en route.

  • Scott barnaby says:

    Fantastic life experience……esp being so connected/part of the community. Looking forward to your writings and wanderings! Kia ora!

  • Chris Stachecki says:

    Hi Tom,
    Wonderful writing! It’s nice to hear about a place that I’m sure almost all of us have never even heard of. I’m curious as to how much you have been out on the water since you arrived. Have you been rowing much? Also, what is town life like? Does it all revolve around the church? What is the local government? Do people have large or small families? Is there much farming?

    So many questions…

  • ron godwin says:

    We are really going to seem Very ordinary in Brisbane to you
    after the company and lifestyle of the island!!
    Hope you can bring some of it with you and we embrace it
    Ron

  • Lars Larsen says:

    Hi Tom, which David Lewis books do you have onboard???
    Lars

  • Joanne Moesswilde says:

    i love how you are learning about and spending time with these lovely people. i wish you the very best in all you do , both the moving and not-moving times of your voyage. both are equally valuable!

  • Frances Elliott says:

    Bravo to Tom!! What a wonderful story….looking forward to read about his ongoing trip home!!
    Prayers, good health, fair tides and winds Tom!!