The story of the blackbirders is a sad one, but also fascinating. Most of the indentured 'slaves' taken from the Northern Cook Islands ended up in Peru. There were several hundred taken, mostly from Tongareva, as well as many from Kiribati all the way over the other side of the Pacific, in what is known as Micronesia. When they were eventually repatriated the Kiribati men were either deliberately or inadvertently dropped off in Tongareva where they mixed with the local population, lending a different character to the inhabitants of this island quite distinct from the other northern atolls of the Cooks. The repatriation also decimated the local populations by introducing smallpox and dysentery into these remote island communities. As I say, a very sad and tragic part of history here in the South Pacific. Slavers in Paradise gives a good account of the practice of these Blackbirders. Ata wai wolo!

A whole different definition of life. One of the rare channels here that actually shows us non-marketing stuff and true life on these islands. Kind of envy that you choose this life but thank you for letting us participate.

Man, your videos are incredible cam and always looking forward to the drone shots. Fantastic and thank you for showing us this beautiful part of the world. 😊

I am enamored with the Cook Islands. Going back to Aitutaki in 2 weeks. 2nd trip in 12 months. My goal would be to get to the remote Northern Cooks. If I had found these islands at your age I would never leave.....keep it up cameron

So good to see another South Pacific Island vlog, Cameron!. Really beautiful to see Puka Puka and your drone shots of the island are amazing.. love it. Was good to know about the history of the place too through the interview with the Island Chief.. keep those vlogs coming!

Hey Cameron, these interviews are incredible. Thanks for taking us along with you on your adventures.

Good Videos, Interesting, Thank You⛵

The history of Pukapuka is so interesting! It really was a crossroads between Western and Eastern Polyneisa. Niueans are said to also have origins from Pukapuka; they were the most recent migration after the Samoans and Tongans.

Wish I could escape the busy lifestyle and immigrate to an island like this away from the noise of this crazy world

Love the culture along with the beautiful scenery. You have talent.

Good to hear the kid survived.

thank f***k you are back , I have been hanging out for a new vlog . I have over the years been to Samoa 8 times and from there you can get the supply ship to Tokalau and it takes about 2 weeks turnaround , maybe one day but I love your stuff and I would love to get on the Kwia one day , cheers Alister in Australia.

Great editing....Thank You....

The most humble peoples in the south pas8fic Cook island Kia orana cuzy from Sydney Australia ❤ 1:59

Very beautiful, I found this island via Google Earth...I didn't expect there to be a small island in the middle of a vast ocean :)

Superb video -- thank you so much for filming and sharing this with the world! 😊🙏

Your channel is awesome. Subscribed quite some time ago. Living in Europe working 9-5 job, your channel is perfect for escaping miserable weather and apathy. One day I will be there.

Awesome video with some interesting stories wow, love it..thank you for sharing🩵🩵

Thanks a million - this is by far the most interesting and down to earth channel on the tube. I really hope you can return to Kiribati soon. Best of all wishes to you!

Ive been waiting for this

more pukapuka vlogs please loving it ,ata wai e bro

Been waiting for this to drop 🥰 My home Wale

My brother inlaw's homeland🩵🩵🩵 Would love to visit this beautiful wenua and to see my brother inlaw, my sister and my nieces&nephews😢😢😢miss them so much❤❤❤❤❤❤

I've been subscribed since you did your houseboat video 4 years ago. You've been to a lot of my favorite places in the world from the mountains of the PNW to the Himalayas. I didn't really get the long move to the remote Pacific islands, but this episode was a cut above your previous videos, which all have amazing scenic shots. It really felt like a window into life somewhere else with the local music and dance and interviews. By the way, you and Sloan Struble of Day-Glow look like twins.

Interesting interview. Nice video -- thanks.

Throughly enjoyed this vlog. Especially the history told by the papa at the end. Thank you for sharing this vlog and the papa with the info. Love that western society has not yet fully invaded their island!! Keep up the natural habitat Pukapuka and Nassau!

beautiful island...

Even though it is in a different ocean it reminds me of Diego Garcia in the Chagos Archipelago. Same sharp coral, beautiful blue ocean & coconut palms. Paradise

nothing like living the island life the way life should be

Love your videos♥

Most excellent composition and story telling.

What a beautiful place. Watching from New Zealand

beautiful composition of video

Great footage. And music

Wow thank you for showing a village that’s very good God Bless

Thank you for the video bro nice to see the home land much love ❤ Atawai Wolo 🙏👍

great Job

Amazing scene

The Polynesians are a beautiful giving people , they are still preserve unlike my beloved Hawaii . This was how was in the 50s even the people , Nani mai loa nunui

Google haritalar da gezinirken gördüm burayı inanılmaz ve büyüleyici. Haritalarda her zaman en ıssız adaları bulmaya çalışır ve o adaların hikayesini çok merak ederim !

Excellent 👌

Such Beauty all so very precious.

What an amazing place . I wish i could live there forever❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

My uncle and 2 crew members washed up on this island after their plane was forced to ditch, they spent 34 days drifting in a life raft. That was back in Jan-Feb 1942. Very interesting to actually see the island.

Hey, wonderful to have you back, with another great vlog, so interesting as always! regards from far off Tasmania, Australia.

indeed a paradise

living the dream brother. I'm sure you know what the word "puka" means, but that's cool to discover an island that is named after one twice!

I miss my beautiful islands Pukapuka and Nassau ❤ Atawai Wolo ❤

Living in Nature is Life’s best moments.. 😂❤😮 …

Can anyone fly there and stay there? How would I be able to claim by measly monthly retirement check from an American bank? Do they allow Outsiders to live in the island? I don't mind living in one of those cottages on the beach. It looks like a tropical paradise I have dreamed of. I will be a good citizen. I seldom drink so I won't be any trouble. Can I take a one way ticket to their island? Please....

PAKA PAKA is a good place i think

Bibliography: Miss Ulysses from Puka Puka, by Robert Dean Frisbie

Do they have internet on the island? Can I use a phone on the island to call the US mainland.

😢❤😅❤missim mi home blo me❤❤❤😅❤

Sorry there is narration

You can you do more than just music maybe actually some narration about this place.

How do people in pukapuka say the number five in their language?

Lol. Watch out islanders. That guy has his eye on your property.

Next time, please film the entire dance and song instead of cutting away to construction, among other things. I'm primarily watching your vlog for the Pacific culture you are introducing us to. Hence, I would be interested in the lyrics and background or history of the song and dance.

Thanks to the elder for telling the most boring story ever

Go home. Dump your internet connection, and mind your own business.