Omoo Chapter Chapters 67-68

In which a dawn departure from the valley leads the travellers along the beaches and through native dwellings, where old couples and spirited youths alike extend extraordinary Polynesian hospitality marked by frank kindness and lavish generosity. The narrative then shifts to a lively communal feast under palm boughs, rich with the sweet bounty of the tropical earth and punctuated by amusing local customs, revealing the convivial spirit and quaint naming traditions of the islanders.