To the Worlds of the Ramblin' Rose

I'd like to share with you the beautiful children I have photographed during my travels. Some have eyes full of glee and mischief.  The eyes of some are windows to weariness and poverty. Many show an innocence that we have taken away from our American youth by teaching that they must do, and learn, and achieve more than the kid next door. Take a look at these beautiful angels. These children are from a village neighboring the Mantana Resort, a scuba retreat.

These children live on the island of Kadavu, Fiji.  August, 1995

These boys took time off romping on the beach to ham it up for the camera.

Isn't she a pretty young girl?

If memory serves me, I believe this is her cousin on the left.

Have you ever seen anything more precious than this little boy?

This handsome young man is the son of one of the divemasters at the Mantana Resort. The mats on the floor and walls are woven by the women of the village.

The boys and their dogs follow the men with a freshly killed wild boar. There will be a feast tonight!

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