Although
no one lives on West Fayu permanently, a small chapel has been
constructed
to serve the religious needs of the sailors who visit the island
sometimes
for weeks at a time if a sailing
canoe is damaged enroute and needs repair to make the return
voyage.
A Catholic altar occupies a table inside and a bell hangs from the
eaves
to call the faithful to prayer. The 50 gallon metal drum to the right
is
used for collecting rain water. There are coconuts on the island
but no potable water.
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