This chapter would not have been possible without the assistance of the Rupa family of Irupara village, especially Gerre Rupa, who provided much of the translation. I am also indebted to Wari Lui, Numa Nama Gure, Wala Iga, Vela Kila, and everyone who shared their stories with me. My thanks go also to my good friends Kila Viri Rupa and his wife Elizabeth, Tani, Meena and Mape, and the many other men and women whose kindness and companionship made my work in Irupara so rewarding. Michael Goddard has patiently endured many readings of earlier drafts and offered helpful comments and discussion. Finally, I am grateful to Brij Lal and Vicki Luker for organising ‘Telling Pacific Lives’.