Hello Teachers and Students! Below is my September 2021 story for the students in the classrooms I would normally visit. It is a fairy tale retelling from the book Tales of Niue Nukututaha, written by author Zora Feilo, Lange Taufelila Illustrator. I also talk about the natural and human history of Niue Island in the South Pacific, and my visit there in late summer 2018. (full disclosure for copyright: this is for educational purposes, and is nonprofit volunteer work).
I recorded my story while backpacking in the mountains last week. Being up in the mountains with just nature and the dogs allows me to slow down and concentrate on my story. I also have time to record several takes while there, knowing from experience that it takes a few practices to do a better job. (My story video below was from the 5th recording). Here is a link to the area around my backpacking campsite, and here is an Introduction I recorded for the story.
I have included some links after the video to read more about Niue Island, the South Pacific, Coral Reefs and Fish, and New Zealand (links will open in a new page). And further down the page is a photo gallery of my pictures from Niue - Click on the thumbnail to open a large version of each photo. Finally, down after the photos are my videos of Niue, along with a few informational videos, including Niue kids helping to plant Taro Root in a Niue bush garden. (What is Taro Root)
I hope everyone is doing well, and you had a good summer. Thanks for listening and enjoy the Colorado Fall!
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“Wherever you go, go with all your heart"
