Life on The Remote Island of Puka Puka - 4K VLOG 211

The Kwai departs for Nassau to rescue a kid that has fallen unconscious to bring him to medical attention, leaving me stranded on Puka Puka. Fortunately the kid made it to a hospital and fully recovered the last I heard.
I begin explorations of this remote island and begin to learn more of the laid back way of life and the systems that govern the people of the island. Seems to be the closest thing to a utopian society that I have experienced! At the end of the video we interview a local chief and learn more about the history and way of life on Pukapuka of the Northern Cook Islands.

[@Coconautify]

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!

[@el_turko393]

Bu güzel bilgilendirme için teşekkür ederim dostum, Türkiye'den sevgiler.

[@FLYANDI]

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.

[@octomaker]

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

[@JayOgle]

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. 😊

[@markconlin6643]

Like others have commented, I wish that I had shown your determination when I was younger! Having been to the Cook Islands twice, I can only dream of visiting the Northern Group. However, failing in that adventure, as a solo senior, I’ve opted for a 3 month house sit in the village of Liku on the island nation of Niue. The spirit of adventure can be found at any age! LOVE your videos!

[@dangerislander]

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.

[@JoChadwick]

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!

[@liverpool6058]

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

[@PMoneyz100]

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

[@alstyreshaddon2645]

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.

[@matthewwillis4892]

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

[@sumofighter]

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.

[@sgpearce6547]

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

[@stephanmckenney306]

Good Videos, Interesting, Thank You⛵

[@saywhat...]

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

[@mitfreundlichengrussen1234]

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!

[@nkdave747]

I hope he goes back there too! Hopefully the government lets him back in. Hope the Kiribati government watches this Channel so they can see the positives Cameron’s videos are for the island.

[@Gardureth]

Good to hear the kid survived.

[@ElynaxCzLK]

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 :)

[@smack5392]

Been waiting for this to drop 🥰 My home Wale

[@puudavis2007]

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

[@stephaniev3.083]

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

[@ThmiiGii]

Ive been waiting for this

[@pieterkruger4134]

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

[@tinafaala5329]

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!

[@bakerstreet101]

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.

[@nkdave747]

Awesome comment! Love watching his videos. So cool to see how these people live on these remote islands. Now I’ve got to see who Sloan Struble is!

[@sgpearce6547]

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❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DjFlyguyNz]

more pukapuka vlogs please loving it ,ata wai e bro

[@mcochran610]

Interesting interview. Nice video -- thanks.

[@terryhome7055]

nothing like living the island life the way life should be

[@rosscarter7600]

Most excellent composition and story telling.

[@WadjilaCherokeeX]

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

[@gavsintasmaina]

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

[@riverpapa-gw2ey]

beautiful island...

[@sweetylove699]

What a beautiful place. Watching from New Zealand

[@robertfralick9840]

great Job

[@taimanepusa4241]

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

[@angolinchos]

Great footage. And music

[@Dan-xx5jq]

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....

[@razorintube]

beautiful composition of video

[@ingriddouglas408]

Question::: Are there any breadfruit trees on the island, I would like to see the interior of the island. The beautiful taro fields etc., mango 🥭 trees and cocoanut trees, I do see coconut 🥥 trees.

[@drock8747]

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

[@manuellopez417]

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

[@ismailipek1904]

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

[@qm421]

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!

[@Dan-xx5jq]

what does it mean? I never heard that word before.

[@963ag]

At the end of the video, he mentioned it is a type of tree.

[@gone6431]

Love your videos♥

[@jeffaldrich9267]

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.

[@liverpool6058]

Wow that's incredible! Have they ever written a book about their journey?

[@jeffaldrich9267]

There is a book - “The Raft” by Robert Trumbull, pretty sure it is out of print. There is also a movie “Against the Sun”.

[@sweetylove699]

Amazing scene

[@roseogrady8785]

Such Beauty all so very precious.

[@razorintube]

indeed a paradise

[@pafsrh4744]

very interesting history, Te ulua te watu

[@pafsrh4744]

the head of the stone , im going to remember that

[@fokaspetrogiannis]

Excellent 👌

[@rubenreyes4477]

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

[@vaieeliu1389]

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

[@joanamarieacuna6519]

The movie AGAINST THE SUN brought me here

[@ruipedroparada]

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

[@Kalyl690]

PAKA PAKA is a good place i think

[@Dan-xx5jq]

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

[@ptvertsink]

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.

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

[@maxfinland6155]

Lima

[@dorasmokoha1467]

Tai is one Lua is two toru is three waa is four and Lima is five. I'm from island pukapuka n Nassau island 🏝️ thank you for beautiful video for our lsland pukapuka.

In Cebu Philippines: 1 = usa 2 = duha 3 = tulo 4 ÷ upat 5 = lima

[@robinj.9329]

So...... ! There really is an "Island" of Pukka-Pukka after all ? I always thought it was just a joke ! SILLY ME !

[@lowelldellalba8003]

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

[@jessejnukuto8335]

😢❤😅❤missim mi home blo me❤❤❤😅❤

[@nancysmith2389]

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

[@lowelldellalba8003]

Sorry there is narration

[@flasktalimasa5586]

Thanks to the elder for telling the most boring story ever

[@musicgal9830]

Umm just because you have an ADHD attention span and lack comprehension skills, doesn’t mean other people don’t understand him.

[@douglaswoodruff1242]

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