Solomon Islands' Independence Day 2011

July 7 is Solomon Islands' Independence Day. To celebrate this year, we went to the big event in town where all the dignitaries were in attendance. Different groups lined up very formally and stood for a VERY long time while important people arrived and took turns speaking.


I thought one of the most entertaining parts was when the VIPs arrived in their vehicles, men in traditional dress would pretend to be hiding and then "attack" each car.


Ellie was not captivated by the proceedings, so she took the opportunity to do one of her favorite activities and look through my hair for "mice". :) Just in case you are left wondering... there were none!