From time to time, we all find our mind wandering off to faraway places. Many of us long for sandy beaches along clear blue oceans. Others may dream about exotic locations with interesting native inhabitants—and then there are those who want both. The Solomon Islands offers such a location. In Iumi Tru: Truly Us, author Julian Maka’a shares examples of the people and places that make up his homeland. He presents a collection of stories capturing the nuances of the provinces that make up the Solomon Islands. He considers the Skull Cave of Olevuga, the thriving barter system of the village of Longgu, and the rare birds found in the province of Isabel. Maka’a also introduces an important piece of brass and a woman who seems to control the flow of water. The Solomon Islands may not immediately jump to mind when contemplating vacation spots, but perhaps they should. Through the stories in Iumi Tru: Truly Us, you can learn about the culture and intriguing stories found throughout the islands and enjoy a slice of life in this exotic locale.

Creative insights into the cultural mosaic that is the Pacific today.

Yu save tu olsem laip bilong man long dispela graun em pait a? Yumi stap long pait, maski yu laikim long stap long pait o nogat. Yu mas long gutpela pait na winim pait. Dispela niupela buk long pait em buk we olgeta ol lida mas ritim.