Mission Trip to Taumi Village - Papua
Getting ready to leave Nabire to Taumi village early in the morning...
Bringing fuel for the boat, life safety jackets, food supplies,
medical supplies, books and stationary gifts for kids
Bringing fuel for the boat, life safety jackets, food supplies,
medical supplies, books and stationary gifts for kids
In the boat for 3 hours on the sea and 5 hours up-river
A quick stop before entering the river - at mangrove forest
A lunch stop and stretch at a river delta
A stop at a neighboring village of Auye tribe by the river on the mountain
Arriving in Taumi Village
Drying cut lumber for building mission house
Parabola David brought a few years ago
Government built housing in Taumi Village
Beautiful river in Taumi Village, this is our bathing place
An Auye man gave me papaya for breakfast. They have been taught how to grow food.
Village road in Taumi
Medical ministry for the Auye tribe.
They have a very poor knowledge and awareness about health and hygiene.
Climbing a steep hill for a site survey
A hanging wooden bridge over a rushing Poronai River
Roasted pig dinner for the guests to Taumi Village is a symbol of
acceptance into Auye tribe's family.
Roasted pig with fern, covered with banana leaves, cooked in fire from wood and hot stone.
Yummy roasted pig with fern for dinner
Gathering for worship
Giving books and stationary for children
Bow and arrow is the main tool for hunting
Leaving Taumi Village - return trip to Nabire
Auye tribe chief with Nicko
Ambon - to be continued
