An Island to one's self, Palmerston island one month alone Cook Islands

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  • čas přidán 25. 10. 2018
  • In 2002 I had the wonderful experience of living on a unpopulated island in the south Pacific. I have recently re-edited the footage.
    I apologise for the poor picture and audio quality I only had a cheap video camera at the time, i hope it is still enjoyable to watch?
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  • @soniabridgart605
    @soniabridgart605 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Thank you for this beautiful retelling of my Grandfather's story. My father was the only child Tom had to my Cook Island Grandmother, she was from Atiu Ariki family. The only time I ever saw Tom was on his death bed. My father, although he wanted nothing to do with Tom, because Tom adopted him out to his friend in New zealand, did eventually go and see Tom in Suvarow. My Father returned to Rarotonga from New Zealand as soon as he was able (he was 19) and married a Cook Island princess from Mauke (Ariki Tararo). My father passed 'lost at sea' 2 years before Tom. Tom requested to see us, his grandchildren (5), just before he died. I was five at the time, but the memory has never faded. Mother said Dad went to see Tom to make peace with him, but he never spoke of Tom after that visit, but mum did say, Tom was proud of his son.

  • @bobkelley8291
    @bobkelley8291 Před 3 lety +10

    I spent eight years on pacific Islands before my health problem took me back. And that was about 30 years ago so I enjoy watching you tube video's on this subject. I brought home a wife and our two children. It is fun if one is healthy enough.

  • @paulapaularaejohnson
    @paulapaularaejohnson Před 4 lety +27

    I enjoyed every single glorious second of this beautiful and people free place. I hope it is well protected from humans. Thank you for your sharing with us.

  • @gharr1405
    @gharr1405 Před 3 lety +11

    Good for you, your doing what myself & most people just fantasize about doing!

  • @rnilu86
    @rnilu86 Před 3 lety +3

    pre-youtube era vlog. This is gold. :)

  • @wadewatkins8864
    @wadewatkins8864 Před 3 lety +28

    Every person should do this once in there lifes.

  • @MoniqueDiCarlo
    @MoniqueDiCarlo Před 4 měsíci

    Wow, what an adventure! Getting blue lagoon vibes 😉

  • @ChrisLee66
    @ChrisLee66 Před 3 lety +8

    Don't apologize! You did far more than most with high quality. And on a remote Island no doubt. Great Job!! Very calm and comforting video might I add.

  • @RobsBushcraftandAdventures
    @RobsBushcraftandAdventures Před 3 lety +11

    Looks like you had a great adventure mate. Inspiring to others to get out there and just do it and live the adventure.

  • @jamesanthonymarsters3498
    @jamesanthonymarsters3498 Před 3 lety +5

    Oh wow, Primerose my favorite place where we stayed for the weekends...We just build a camp and did some fishing torturing crayfish and enjoying the beautiful white sand....thanks to our ancestors for giving us this Paradise :-)

    • @jonepoulter7524
      @jonepoulter7524  Před 3 lety +4

      hi James
      Me too primrose is my favourite place I was so lucky to have been there.
      sorry for this late reply, please give my regards to your family on Palmerston especially Ed hope every one is keeping well
      if any of the Marsters family visit England they will always be welcome to stay with me.
      jon

    • @waynemasters8673
      @waynemasters8673 Před 3 lety

      How do I know if I'm a direct descendant of William Masters.....a Great grandson.
      I am the first born of the first born of the firstborn, John Masters who came from England to Canada over a hundred years ago.
      Has anyone on the Island had their DNA sample taken to compare for such a question as this?
      I started construction of 6.5 ft long plastic sail boat last month for a sunny beach a mile from here.
      Sunnybrae BC Canada.
      Have great times gang.

  • @user-hj4wu2rh3k
    @user-hj4wu2rh3k Před rokem

    I don’t know why but every time I watch this, it almost brings me to tears. It touches the deepest parts of me. What a beautiful video.

  • @josy8610
    @josy8610 Před 3 měsíci

    wow that is incredible! what an adventure!!

  • @miagifodder5599
    @miagifodder5599 Před 4 lety +6

    great footage again, it's good seeing a brit climbing a coconut tree making it look natural. : )

  • @richardgray115
    @richardgray115 Před 2 měsíci

    Wow what an adventure. Nice to see that as per your other videos , this wasn't merely a one of adventure, but that you have kept doing similar adventures in your life. Am really excited to find this channel. Greetings from sunny Perth, Western Australia 😊

  • @PyreneanExplorers
    @PyreneanExplorers Před 5 lety +5

    Hi , Started watching one of your films and ended up watching them all; brilliant and inspiring! You always thank those who welcomed you on your travels, well, thanks so much for taking the time to document what you get up to for others to see and experience. Subscribed. Cheers Wayne

  • @rachp808
    @rachp808 Před 3 lety +3

    Love this, how fortunate to meet such beautiful locals and have such a blessed experience, thanks for sharing!

  • @thatflightsimguy
    @thatflightsimguy Před rokem

    This was beautiful. Thank you.

  • @inprincipio221
    @inprincipio221 Před 3 lety +13

    Beautiful! I actually love the picture quality. It adds a nostalgic mood to the video. Happy holidays to you! Hope you are safe and well.

  • @solsurfer1558
    @solsurfer1558 Před 4 lety +6

    Sitting Here In SantaCruz California During The Epidemic This Video I REALLY CANT BELIEVE I Just Came Across It 🙏 SUCH A AMAZING PLACE , PEOPLE , JOURNEY 🙏 THANK YOU FOR TAKING ME OUT OF REALITY FOR A BIT 👍 Makasih Bunyak And I Hope Your Doing Well ..

  • @tinacollins9213
    @tinacollins9213 Před 3 lety +1

    It looks fabulous love the colour of the sand and sea , palm trees , just my cup of tea ☺️

  • @mrbenmall
    @mrbenmall Před 3 lety +1

    That was fantastic. What an amazing memory you now have. I enjoyed the video very much.

  • @robertoalvarez2777
    @robertoalvarez2777 Před 3 lety +2

    Living in a deserted island under your own terms...check! Well done mate!

  • @peterdunn4633
    @peterdunn4633 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful film, Jon - thank you very much!

  • @anselmoullrich5779
    @anselmoullrich5779 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice place, nice adventure and nice music too ! Thanks for sharing ....

  • @noedog
    @noedog Před 3 lety

    Beautiful film, beautiful adventure. Thank you!

  • @kristinessTX
    @kristinessTX Před 3 lety +1

    What's lovely experience.... Thank you for sharing...I wish I could live there for the rest of my life

  • @canadiantraveler6060
    @canadiantraveler6060 Před 2 lety

    Simply.... damn fine production.

  • @jonjonword6222
    @jonjonword6222 Před 3 lety +1

    What a great adventure! Thank you for sharing!

  • @leonawilliams6599
    @leonawilliams6599 Před 3 lety

    Amazing journey' i almost felt like i was right there with you ' i guess i need to go there and unwind ' and reflect' get grounded and healing . thank you for sharing your journey'

  • @patrickarchibald6787
    @patrickarchibald6787 Před 5 lety +2

    Hi Jon. Great little film! My girlfriend bought me a postie bike and that's how I came to this. Cheers, Pat.

  • @felipewa
    @felipewa Před 3 lety +1

    This touches me deeply. Thank you

  • @deathtotruthers1
    @deathtotruthers1 Před 4 lety

    I love the Cook Islands. Wonderful people, beautiful islands. I've got to get back there soon!

  • @DownKillerBadDog
    @DownKillerBadDog Před 2 lety +1

    That was Awesome

  • @drumsandstix128
    @drumsandstix128 Před 3 lety +1

    Your a very lucky guy being able to do that! Thanks for sharing your vid.

  • @jray2319
    @jray2319 Před 3 lety

    That is awesome! Would love to be able to do something like that! Thanks for documenting and sharing!

  • @seaworthy7639
    @seaworthy7639 Před 3 lety

    This was awesome mate! Thanks for sharing it with us.

  • @justinbingham6898
    @justinbingham6898 Před 3 lety +3

    Great video. Should have 20 million views😁

  • @erikjohansson2795
    @erikjohansson2795 Před 4 lety +1

    So inspiring, thank you!

  • @markmark2080
    @markmark2080 Před 3 lety

    Wonderful experience and adventure, great to be able to watch it along with Goole Earth, thanks for sharing.

  • @rennielabercane6590
    @rennielabercane6590 Před 4 lety +1

    this was so good ill never forget it, u seem like a real cool guy

  • @time2see192
    @time2see192 Před 2 lety

    Excellent video. What a great experience. I enjoy some time alone, in beautiful places as well. Thanks for sharing!

  • @ripharwood4138
    @ripharwood4138 Před 2 lety

    Cool video and loved your music choices, too. I’ve been to the Cook Islands and loved the rare feeling of remoteness one get there.

  • @ironnorse
    @ironnorse Před 3 lety +11

    The idea of spending a month on an island by yourself sounds awesome. The reality of having to shit in the woods, then rinse in sea water, having to make a fire before every hot meal, sleeping on a cushy bed of grass no sheets or blankets, those natural desires of most men having to rely on fantasies and rosy are just a few reasons a week max on the island would probably be enough, never mind that at some point we all have to face the realities if life in the real world. Ive learned to create my own "island", when i need to get away. In my room and warm bed I close the door, off goes the phone. A good book can take me far away where dreams fill me with wonder. And when Im ready, I open the front door where a world awaits me on the other side.

  • @ZoKitchen
    @ZoKitchen Před 3 lety +1

    Peaceful place 🌻👍🏻❤️

  • @chaosmasker9858
    @chaosmasker9858 Před 3 lety +1

    I really enjoyed this. Thank you.

  • @douglasmaxwell6547
    @douglasmaxwell6547 Před 3 lety +1

    Such an amazing short film.

  • @Fromupnorth46
    @Fromupnorth46 Před 3 lety

    Having started to research LEJOG and JOGLE I discovered your videos. You are the epitome of adventurer. Just “wow” is all I can say.

  • @gharr1405
    @gharr1405 Před 3 lety +3

    Love all the background music, lm a Deep Forest fan myself

  • @alohablue2907
    @alohablue2907 Před 3 lety

    I'm really glad I stopped here to watch this! A big thumbs up from me!

  • @jomama5186
    @jomama5186 Před 3 lety +2

    How peaceful. I used to be that tan when. I was young. I miss that. He has a glorious tan. What a happy, simple way of life. Bravo!

  • @mozdickson
    @mozdickson Před rokem

    Kia orana Jon! You've got loads of Ace adventures up your sleeve. Thank you

  • @jongold1283
    @jongold1283 Před 2 lety

    Wow amazing, fantastic trip Jon, brilliant footage...............!

  • @Cpt_Mal
    @Cpt_Mal Před 4 lety

    Awesome film and adventure. Well done lad.

  • @islandrifter1
    @islandrifter1 Před 3 lety +3

    Great video Jon really gave a good insight into life alone on a pacific island. Can you believe it was almost 20 years ago??. Hope your still living life to the full, good onya.

  • @corex72
    @corex72 Před 3 lety +1

    Epic mate.

  • @enough1494
    @enough1494 Před 3 lety

    I live in Culebra, tiny island living is the best. But, a month alone in Culebrita would be heaven on earth. Love your video and life! Blessings for more!

  • @ishenichole7340
    @ishenichole7340 Před 3 lety +4

    What a beautiful life, I want to live there for a few months ❤️

    • @bobkelley8291
      @bobkelley8291 Před 3 lety

      fish broth with a little salt is so delicious. My wife make some great fish soup with vegies available. But mostly she roasts them.

    • @eagle8505
      @eagle8505 Před 3 lety

      Bob kelley do you have a recipe

  • @larryseibert4102
    @larryseibert4102 Před 3 lety

    Love it. Well done!

  • @shinycat01
    @shinycat01 Před 3 lety

    bloody brilliant! such an adventure!

  • @beecoz121
    @beecoz121 Před 3 lety +3

    I loved watching every second of that amazing little film that took me many miles away from this miserable country and the people running it!
    Thanks for sharing that with us, God Bless You and Yours

  • @Jaffa1951
    @Jaffa1951 Před 3 lety

    Another great adventure, Jon. Not sure how much of this was serendipity, and how much was engineered by you. I think you're being very modest and you've, probably, made your own 'luck'. Only one more of your videos to watch now, so you'd better get a shake on and get out there again! Anyway, you've renewed my enthusiasm to have an adventure of my own. I would have done this year, but then COVID got in the bloody way and ruined my plans. Hopefully we can all travel again next year.

  • @desertdiamond26
    @desertdiamond26 Před 3 lety

    Very cool. Nice music also. Thanks for sharing 😘

  • @haroldbeck4351
    @haroldbeck4351 Před 3 lety

    Nice work on the audio. Really getting the perception of sounds coming from different places even on my laptop speakers.

  • @interlatinofloripa5831

    Awesome mate! incredeable experience....

  • @primrose9144
    @primrose9144 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi Jon, awesome video, been a very long time since this was filmed, hope everything is going well. Cheers.
    Alex.

  • @rpm1796
    @rpm1796 Před 3 lety +2

    Pilgrim's progress....You're a lucky man.🌐☮

  • @molloyczterynowele
    @molloyczterynowele Před rokem

    Wow, I'm speechless. That was beautiful. Perfect footage

  • @RoadToXanadu
    @RoadToXanadu Před 5 lety +4

    What a dream!

  • @Johnwillbegone
    @Johnwillbegone Před 2 lety

    Still one of the best videos on CZcams.

  • @MrJaycobz
    @MrJaycobz Před 3 lety

    Very enjoyable, thank you

  • @LezleysAdventures
    @LezleysAdventures Před 3 lety

    another amazing adventure

  • @carltonkidd2686
    @carltonkidd2686 Před 3 lety +1

    Good amateur edit and amazing adventure! Well done sir! Envious. Lived in Jamaica for few months. Im from north east Ohio so it was a radically different and wonderful experience. Want to do something similar to this video next. This actual video just gave me my last push of motivation.
    P.s. when husking coconut is was thinking "slip, stab, heavy bleeding and no rescue lol. Glad your safe and again great video

    • @radio-su6lh
      @radio-su6lh Před 3 lety

      Exactly. Careful does it with that machete, as there’s no quick medical care

  • @maryhairy1
    @maryhairy1 Před 3 lety +5

    With c19 plaguing the world this has to be the best escape ever!

  • @jd6766
    @jd6766 Před 3 lety

    Good work, sir!

  • @abotani662
    @abotani662 Před 3 lety +3

    Awesome brother! Its a dream to live some of my days alone in an island in the south Pacific. God bless!

  • @AleksandarAlexMesicki
    @AleksandarAlexMesicki Před 3 lety +1

    You've been living a dream :)

  • @seanclark2085
    @seanclark2085 Před 3 lety

    Wonderful video.

  • @andreyrudenko846
    @andreyrudenko846 Před 4 lety +1

    Great adventure! From Russia with love )

  • @dickwilly1184
    @dickwilly1184 Před 3 lety

    THIS IS AWESOME ...carry on.

  • @msjessicafarrigrogan
    @msjessicafarrigrogan Před 3 lety

    Wow...thanks for the beautiful relaxing video..... great job and I too hope u get to go bk...From OKLAHOMA USA

  • @tinacollins9213
    @tinacollins9213 Před 3 lety

    The sunset was beautiful

  • @Jerseywonder56
    @Jerseywonder56 Před 3 lety

    Awesome!

  • @juliangarner56
    @juliangarner56 Před 3 lety

    Lovely
    Thank you.

  • @stellabeever1866
    @stellabeever1866 Před 2 lety

    Awesome Jon, sending you our love. Can you put up your video of the hunghi sometime xx Stella and Nick xxxx

    • @jonepoulter7524
      @jonepoulter7524  Před 2 lety

      Hi Stella glad you enjoyed the video.
      say G day to nick for me hope to see you guys
      Down the pub soon xx

  • @se1663
    @se1663 Před 3 lety

    Modest mouse was an Auspicious way to start. 👍🏾

  • @geraldblaney8252
    @geraldblaney8252 Před 3 lety +1

    I love pre-youtube videos.

  • @hannahreformado6608
    @hannahreformado6608 Před 4 lety +3

    what an adventure! Hope you are doing ok. I also watched you trail in jordan. God Bless you. Hope you will also come to Philippines

  • @steamsearcher
    @steamsearcher Před rokem

    The closest I got to this was several days on Comoties Island in Ormoc Bay Leyte Philippines with my first wife. You had a Superb time and it shows in your film. My next adventure was to do bits of China with Lily from deepest Sichuan. Girl from the mountains as she describes herself. Met my Cousins future wife in the same home town. Did 3 months there in 2017. Even got to stand in Tibet for an hour, another bit of the Yangsei conquered. D & L.

  • @tumanuvaomeaole9458
    @tumanuvaomeaole9458 Před 3 lety

    Lucky man right there . I would have never left .

  • @NotAFanAnymore
    @NotAFanAnymore Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant

    • @jonepoulter7524
      @jonepoulter7524  Před 3 lety +1

      hi Johnny
      glad you have enjoyed some of my video, I also have enjoyed watching and hearing your dads story he is a Legend.
      all the best jon

  • @zopaseah4982
    @zopaseah4982 Před 3 lety

    Since u enjoyed solitude on that island, good for u. U should continue living that way, .. dont come back.

  • @RobertsBulgaria
    @RobertsBulgaria Před rokem

    Marvellous again - how on earth did you find that place all of those years ago and I wonder what has changed there since.

  • @xgeneration6037
    @xgeneration6037 Před 4 lety

    what a lucky guy

  • @silvanamcadoo6366
    @silvanamcadoo6366 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice

  • @paulseoighemcgee5772
    @paulseoighemcgee5772 Před 3 lety

    what a dude !

  • @bambamthankyoumam
    @bambamthankyoumam Před rokem

    What a watch, what an experience! Have you ever been back to palmerston since this time?

  • @surreygeorge11
    @surreygeorge11 Před 3 lety +4

    Did you run into Gilligan or any of the others?

  • @meestergerben
    @meestergerben Před 5 lety +3

    what song do you got in there at 4:30? sounds really interesting. thanks for the video btw, enjoyed it

    • @jonepoulter7524
      @jonepoulter7524  Před 5 lety +3

      hi vos
      sorry for my late reply the songs is called deep forest sweet lullaby
      hope that helps its a great tune.
      jon

    • @zahedhossain6736
      @zahedhossain6736 Před 5 lety

      @@jonepoulter7524 how much cost for 30 days

  • @apriltovar2638
    @apriltovar2638 Před 3 lety

    Wow that’s amazing I’m how I would trade places ☺️ water looks beautiful

  • @skimmybear
    @skimmybear Před 4 lety +1

    fantastic video i envy you

    • @jonepoulter7524
      @jonepoulter7524  Před 4 lety

      thank you for your comments gland you are enjoying the videos