As I travel the world I take many photos that pique my interest. During the year April 2025 to March 2026 our travels included visits to many islands large and small. My theme for 2026 Island Hopping will give precedence to Islands visited in the past year but for those difficult letters like X and Z I will dig into my photo archives for content.
Xenodocy is the Act of Receiving Guests.
We have been warmly welcomed on many islands and island sites. It's a sweeping generalisation but we find Island People proud, generous and welcoming.
On some of the small islands the residents make a huge effort. These three ladies welcomed us to Vaitahu, on
Tahuata Island, in the Marquesas Group
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| Greeted at Omoa in Fatu Hiva |
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| Musical welcome at Hanuvave on Fatu Hiva |
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| Big Smiles at Hatiheu, Nuku Hiva |
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| Salute from a fellow passenger on the island of Great Britain |
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| The Musos at the Dock at Phillip Island |
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| Welcome in the Town Square on Robinson Crusoe Island |
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| They came on board to welcome us to Easter Island |
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| Airport welcome in Tahiti |
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| Scottish welcome in Inverness, Great Britain |
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| Captain and Crew welcome us on board in the Galapagos Islands |
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| Welcome to the Meeting House, Waitangi, North Island New Zealand |
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From the moment we joined our Back-Roads tour we were
looked after by our guide and driver |
