42filled in the sea between them they would become one and would
then be liable to a single levy instead of the two they were
paying. So eager were they to escape this burden that they
accomplished the j ob in a sing] e night. This speaks well for
their industry, considering that the area of the fill is nearly
200 yards wide and averages six feet above the shoreline.
The former island, now the isthmus of Utuatea, contains the
remains of an interesting old wall called the KilikHitefua,
meaning first-born son's wall. Originally 250 feet long and six
feet wide, it stood five feet high until the government started
using the stones for building cement tanks. It ls said that the
wall was built by the parents of first-born sons, each stone
representing one son.26, 27 & 28. 'OLO'UA, MAFANA and OFU have similar anchorages, all
three offer shelter on the W. shore. Ofu is by far the most
scenic, offers the best anchorage and is known for excellent
shelling. Locals say that shells found on Ofu are not found
anywhere else in the world.
Between Ofu and Mafana is a small unnamed island but the
owners of the house do not appreciate visitors. The island is
private so please respect their privacy and stay away.
- Nearby, EUEIKI is a wonderful daytime stop. The island is very
steep. Keep a close watch on your boat at all times.