Tribewanted: Vorovoro

When I offered to help water the plants I had no idea that I would be left with the responsibility of deciding which plants would live or die. Ok that sounds pretty dramatic but with a seriously short supply of water on the island there was not enough on a daily basis to water the plants that have been lovingly planted by the Fijians and the Tribe Members. So as you stand with a watering can, knowing you have only 2 litres of water to go around, what decisions are you faced with – do I water the ones that look like they will survive? Do I not bother with the ones that look like they are dead? Do I give them all a tiny sprinkle of water or do I give a few a good drenching? Which will yield the best crop for the island? Quite honestly, most of the plants apart from some of the beans looked near to dying. I spent a long time looking and indeed talking to them (OK OK so it gets to you) and then decided to give a reasonable drink to those who looked like they was a possibility they would make it through but I did leave a small drop for those who despite all odds looked like they might just survive with a little sprinkle. Was I right or wrong? That remains to be seen.

Sue