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    Art of weaving. After splitting the palm leaf into two he demonstrate the weaving which is used as the roof for the houses in the background. The individual leaves stay in place by breaking the spine of the leaf. It’s a cost effective as is lasts for a number of years. Views[1156] His “machine”. He refers to his wooden devise as the “machine” - a stool with a sharp blade to use on the drier coconuts - the coconuts with less water to get the coconut out. He mentions that Westerners prefer the drier variety. Views[232] Hacking away. Years of experience baying off, in a matter of seconds he has shelled the first coconut so we can taste the sweet coconut water which was greatly appreciated as it was incredibly hot. Views[198] High up. He uses an incredibly sharp bush knife to cut off the leaves and coconuts. It’s a valuable source of income as the coconuts are not just used for food and water but they can be used to make several items including coconut soap and jewelry. Views[287] Nimble George. George from Conguiana village in Mozambique is climbing with a bush knife, a really tall Palm tree (higher than a double story building) for coconuts and leaves. Since it is dangerous work he was only allowed to start climbing at the age of 10. It takes a tremendous amount of skill and strength to climb Palm tree. Views[494]
     

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