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Kids playing 'Chasey' with crabs

by Dxenion

This ring of islands is quite small and undeveloped which is a blessing if you're after a peaceful, unspoilt getaway from today's rat race. Unfortunately for the local kids, it means there' not much to do, entertainment wise, so they make their own.While sitting by the local bar/ resturaunt/ cyclone shelter, I got to watch the kids playing a unique version of 'chasey'. The kid that is 'it' chases the others around with one of the island's numerous large crabs. There's no denying when you've been caught, as you'll have a huge crab dangling off you by it's huge pincer.If the kids invite you to join in, I suggest you don't else you'll probably find yourself unexpectedly adorned with unhappy crabs that wont hesitate to let you know how they feel!On an eco point, these crabs also make great drink can collectors. The kids grab them from behind and then use the crabs natural pincing tendency to...

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Q:  where can i find a flight schedule from christmas island to cocos island? thanks. 

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A: Hi - this page has the flight schedule you're after: http://www.christmas.net.au/flights.html Cheers, Jeremy 

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