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The pull of the tide

Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend

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The pull of the tide
This week's full moon, photographed at 1 o'clock in the morning from Ngatangiia. KATRINA TANIRAU 20080732

Late at night once a month, whether it’s warm or cold, a small group of people gather quietly on the beach at Muri. They talk, then they walk into the lagoon and dive below the surface. What drives these Full Moon Swimmers?

Late at night once a month, whether it’s warm or cold, a small group of people gather quietly on the beach at Muri. They talk, then they walk into the lagoon and dive below the surface. What drives these Full Moon Swimmers?


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