Life in the capital Apia takes a quiet, almost contemplative course. The Samoans are extremely friendly and polite people, like most inhabitants of the South Seas.
We take a stroll through the city. Near the market we find some small shops where everything for daily needs is offered. A real treasure trove to browse. During our city tour we make a stopover in a small bar. The waitress recommends a local special drink. Brigitte doesn’t seem to be quite thrilled….
The Samoans were converted to Christianity at an early age. The houses of worship point this out. The interior of the church in Apia is decorated with colorful balloons. Obviously, we missed the wedding party by minutes.
The government building of Samoa is one of the most magnificent and largest buildings on the island. The representatives of the people do not differ from their European counterparts in their presentations. We still see the prime minister drive up in his American stretch limousine.
The stark opposite hits us a few streets away. The Samoans sit in front of the shops in their modest but colorful clothing and hold smaltalk. Amazingly, they are always cheerful and carefree, even towards us strangers.
