Preview: Tom Robinson’s Solo Row Across the Pacific – Update #12 – Penrhyn Life, Part 1 – An Introduction

PENRHYN LIFE PART 1 – AN INTRODUCTION

by Tom “Mahuta” Robinson

I suppose you may be wondering, just as I did, how the people of Tongareva Henua (Penrhyn Island) live; what constitutes a livelihood here. How one of the most geographically isolated atolls in the Pacific can be home to a small yet successful community. In the next five parts, I hope to shed some light on this little known slice of paradise.

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7 Responses So Far to “Tom Robinson’s Solo Row Across the Pacific – Update #12 – Penrhyn Life, Part 1 – An Introduction”

  • Mike Obel says:

    Thanks for taking us along, so to speak, on this adventure. And God speed as you resume the voyage home.

  • Aren Carpenter says:

    Tom- fantastic journey, followed it since Och “discovered” you.Your positive spirit powers you through the nasties and brings you into the fold of loving and VERY interesting people living at the mercy of the ocean for a thousand years or more.As they send you on your journey, we all wish you a safe one and be sure to take heed of Steve’s capsize advice and lash everything down all the time.(just rewatched it today). Your already a human treasure and all of us want you to pack in as much adventure as you can stand because your writing is as excellent as your seamanship!

  • Bonnie Triplett says:

    Tom, I am blown away by your story – and the amazing courage, foresight and determination it’s taken to turn your dream into reality. Those wonderful books from my high school years (early 60’s!) – KonTiki especially, are being updated in real time – by you! – and it’s so exciting!. Thank-you so much for sharing this with us. God Bless!! From the mid-Atlantic U.S. state of North Carolina…Bonnie Suzanne Beith MackinnonTriplett

  • Bruce Stannard says:

    Tom, the thing I recall most hauntingly from my time in Polynesia is the beautiful singing and in particular the songs of praise offered by the church choirs during Divine Service. I would love to hear the Tongareva Chapel choirs if it’s possible to share just a few psalms. Bruce Stannard

  • Walter Allan says:

    Tom – Your misfortune with the winds and currents landed you in a magical place. I look forward to hearing more about Penrhyn. Greetings from Maine. ~Walt Allan

  • Dale Niemann says:

    Tom, Thank you so much for educating me on such beautiful places. Especially, the beautiful island you currently inhabit. It definitely sounds like a paradise.

    Good luck to you on your next leg of your adventure. May the sea spirits be with you on your journey.

    Thank you,
    Dale

  • Doug Bullock says:

    Thanks Tom for a great report. Since you arrive on Penrhyn all your writing has been interesting, insightful, and a joy to read. I look forward to the next two parts before you start on on the final leg of your great adventure. Cheers Doug Bullock, Toronto, Canada.