Early this morning at about 7am, we witnessed the migration of uniformed kids on their way to school. Some walked, some rode in taxis or buses, and some were barefoot, but they all had clean uniforms on and books in their arms, and greeted us with sleepy hellos.
That afternoon at about 12:30pm, these same school kids were seen walking around town or back to their houses. They laughed in groups, some eating ice pops or snacking on peanuts from the market. Did school let out early, we wondered?
Here on Vanuatu, businesses and schools share the idea of a lunch hour! They close their doors and spend 11:30-1:30 relaxing at home or around town, eating lunch and doing whatever they like. The idea of a two hour lunch break may seem nice, but it also means school doesn't let out until 4:30. So, where are kids in Vanuatu at 3pm? School!
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