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Kopul Seke, Mondomil local

Kopul seke From the moment we arrived, Kopul greeted us with a smile and with that trusty smile he made it his business to be our tour guide on the first day. Kopul never really engaged in serious conversation but was more than happy to oblige when asked for assistance. The villagers said he was a “man blo ples tasol” (just an ordinary village man), however judging from his playful, humorous character I knew he was far from it. I found out from Kopul that he had no children and had been married three times before. I avoided asking him how those marriages ended, because I doubt anyone would want to be reminded of such events especially when you are as jovial as Kopul. I hope to meet up with him again soon.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Jiwaka Province, Papua New Guinea
Camera: NIKON D810
Copyright: © Patrick Leahy